Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities, Books a la carte edition (5th Edition)
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Author: Sybilla Beckmann
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Chapter 2.5, Problem 23P
Suppose that 200 pounds of freshly picked cucumbers are 99% water by weight. After several days, some of the water from the cucumbers has evaporated, and the cucumbers are now 98% water. How much do the cucumbers weigh now? Explain your solution.
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(ii)
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