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13 February, 15:17

Apples lose 85% of their weight while drying. How many pounds of fresh apples do you need to get 10.5 lb of dried apples?

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  1. 13 February, 16:06
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    12.35 pounds

    Step-by-step explanation:

    10.5/0.85=~12.35

    12.3529411765
  2. 13 February, 17:30
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    70 pounds

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Divide the original amount by 0.15, since it is a percent decrease you will divide by 1 - 0.85, which is 0.15

    10.5 / 0.15 = 70
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