In a store window, there was a box of berries having a total weight of 200 kg. The berries were 99% water, by weight. After two days in the sun, the water content of the berries was only 95% , by weight. What was the total weight of the berries after two days, in kg?

In a store window, there was a box of berries having a total weight of 200 kg. The berries were 99% water, by weight. After two days in the sun, the water content of the berries was only 95% , by weight. What was the total weight of the berries after two days, in kg?

Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)

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