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Re: Puzzle

Tue, 09 September 2014 16:03

ManicLurch

Lt. Junior Grade

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This is either a trick question, or an algebra problem.

w = original weight of fruit
k = non water weight of fruit

w = .99w + k
k = w - .99w

j = new fruit weight (98% water)

j = .98j + k

substitute w - .99w for k

j = .98j + (w - .99w)

.02j = w - .99w

j = (w - .99w)/.02

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