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A processor has 100 kg of mangoes with a moisture content of 85% on a wet basis. Calculate the weight of water and solids present respectively.

A processor has 100 kg of mangoes with a moisture content of 85% on a wet basis. Calculate the weight of water and solids present respectively. Correct Answer 85kg and 15kg

Weight of water = Weight of material * percentage water as a decimal = 100 kg * 0.85 = 85 kg % Solids = 100% – % Water = 100% – 85% = 15% Weight of solids = Weight of material * percent solids as a decimal = 100 kg * 0.15 = 15kg Therefore, there are 85kg of water and 15 kg of solids (i.e., dry solids) present.

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