Question

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 ?

Answer 1

12.35 pounds

Explanation:

10.5/0.85=~12.35

12.3529411765

Answer 2

70 pounds

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