SOLUTION: Fresh grapes contain 80% water by weight, whereas dried grapes contain 15% water by weight. How many pounds of dried grapes can be obtained from 34 pounds of fresh grapes?

Question 319259: Fresh grapes contain 80% water by weight, whereas dried grapes contain 15% water by weight. How many pounds of dried grapes can be obtained from 34 pounds of fresh
grapes?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the fresh grapes contain 80% water, you must
remove 65% of the water to be left with 15% water

11.9 pounds of dried grapes
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