Question 91

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

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Dry grapes contain 10% water.
Weight of dry grapes = 250kg
Therefore, weight of water part = 10% of 250 =kg
Weight of pulp part = 225 kg
Now, for fresh grapes to contain 80% water, 20% is pulp part.
20% of x = 225
x = 1225 kg
Therefore, the weight of grapes is = 1225kg
Option D is correct answer.
 

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