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rntndnzn1
Nov 5, 2009, 08:22 PM
Rusty the Rhino was very thirsty, despite the fact that water made up 85% of his body weight. After drinking a considerable amount of water, Rusty weighted 1350 pounds, and water made up 86% of his body weight.

what was Rusty's weight before he had his drink?

What was the weight of the water he drank?

I am not sure how to do this problem, but this is what I have so far.

I multiplied 1350 by .14 to find out how much of his weight was not water. I got 189. I subtracted 1350 from 189 to get how much of his weight is water. I do not know if I am on the right track. I am lost. Please help

Nhatkiem
Nov 5, 2009, 10:28 PM
You are on the right track. Regardless of how much water he drinks, his weight without water should remain the same! Keep going!

Curlyben
Nov 5, 2009, 10:46 PM
Even simpler than that.
Now much has the % changed from before and after ??

rntndnzn1
Nov 6, 2009, 09:33 AM
it is changed 1"%.

Puzzman
Nov 6, 2009, 11:15 AM
You're really close

You know that he weights 189 pounds without any water. Which is 15% of his original weight so....