Mushrooms

Mushrooms lose 90% by weight drying. How many fresh mushrooms are needed for 5 kg of dried mushrooms?

Final Answer:

x =  50 kg

Step-by-step explanation:


x · (1 - 90/100) = 5

10x = 500


x = 500/10 = 50

x = 50

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