Solution \(A\) is \(99\) percent water by weight. If \(100\) pounds of the solution is left in the sun until enough wate

[Gmat_mission]

Solution \(A\) is \(99\) percent water by weight. If \(100\) pounds of the solution is left in the sun until enough water (but nothing else) has evaporated for the remaining solution to be \(98\) percent water, how many pounds does that remaining amount weigh?

A. 49
B. 50
C. 95
D. 98
E. 99

Answer: B

Source: Veritas Prep