Water in vegetables

Tomatoes in the store contain 99% water. After being transported to the shop, they were slightly dried and contained only 98% of water. How many kgs of tomatoes are in the store if there were 300 kg in stock?`

Correct answer:

x =  150 kg

Step-by-step explanation:

r1=99%=10099=0.99 r2=98%=10098=5049=0.98 m=300 kg  S=(1r1) m=(10.99) 300=3 kg S = (1r2)   x  x=S/(1r2)=3/(10.98)=150=150 kg   Verifying Solution:  w1=mS=3003=297 kg w2=xS=1503=147 kg p2=100 xw2=100 150147=150100 147=15014700=98 %



Did you find an error or inaccuracy? Feel free to write us. Thank you!







Tips for related online calculators
Our percentage calculator will help you quickly calculate various typical tasks with percentages.
Tip: Our volume units converter will help you convert volume units.

You need to know the following knowledge to solve this word math problem:


 
We encourage you to watch this tutorial video on this math problem: video1

Related math problems and questions: