SSC Quantitative Aptitude Percentage Question Bank Percentage (II)

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    Fresh fruit contains 68% water and dry fruit contains 20% water. How much dry fruit can be obtained from 100 kg of fresh fruits?

    A) 32 kg

    B) 40 kg

    C) 52 kg

    D) 80 kg

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Quantity of water in 100 kg of fresh fruits \[=\left( \frac{68}{100}\times 100 \right)kg\] \[=68\,\,kg\] Quantity of pulp in it             \[=(100-68)\,kg\] Let the dry fruit be x kg. Water in it \[=\left( \frac{20}{100\times x} \right)kg=\frac{x}{5}kg\] Quantity of pulp in it \[=\left( x-\frac{x}{5} \right)kg\]             \[=\frac{4x}{5}kg\] \[\therefore \]      \[\frac{4x}{5}=32\] \[\Rightarrow \]   \[x=\frac{32\times 5}{4}=40\,kg\]


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