An apple is 85% water. If an apple contains 187 mg of water, find the weight of the apple

Question

Find the weight of the apple with 85% water and 187 mg of water

 

Answer 1

If you wish to follow the full logic:

 

187 is 85% of the total weight of the apple

 

187 = (85/100)A   where A is total weight

 

187(100)/85 = A

 

220 mg = A

Answer 2

187 mg / 85 X 100 = 220 mg = weight of the apple