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Aptitude · Q83

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 83

Q83

Fresh grapes contain 80% while dry grapes contain 10% water. If the weight of dry grapes is 250 kg, what was its total weight when it was fresh?

A.
1000 kg
B.
1125 kg
Answer
C.
1225 kg
D.
1100 kg

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Quantity of water in 250 kg dry grapes,

Then, pulp of grapes = 225 kg
We get 20 kg pulp in 100 kg fresh grapes.
To get 225 kg pulp , we need fresh grapes,