Fresh grapes contain 60% water, while dry grapes contain 40% water. How many kgs of dry grapes can be obtained by 60 kg of fresh grapes? 

A 25 kgs

B 30 kgs

C 35 kgs

D 40 kgs

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

Let 'p' kgs of dry grapes are obtained from the 60 kgs of fresh grapes

=> \(\begin{array}{l}60\;\times\;\frac{40}{100}\;=\;\mathrm p\;\times\;\frac{60}{100}\\=>\;\mathrm p\;=\;40\;\mathrm{kgs}.\end{array}\)

Therefore, 40 kgs of Dry grapes are obtained from 60 kgs of Fresh grapes.

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