When dried, mushrooms lose 60% of their weight. How many dried mushrooms will be obtained from 1200 kg raw?

1) Let’s assume that the mass of raw mushrooms is 100%.

2) Let’s calculate how many kilograms are in 1%. To do this, divide the mass of raw mushrooms by 100:

1200 kg: 100 = 12 kg.

3) Find out how many kilograms will make up 60% of the mass of raw mushrooms:

12 * 60 = 720 kg.

We get that during drying, the mass of the mushrooms will decrease by 720 kg.

4) Determine the mass of dried mushrooms:

1200 – 720 = 480 kg.

Answer: 480 kg of dried mushrooms will be obtained from 1200 kg.