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I think you need 49 lbs of water, plus 1 lbs of starch to get 50 lbs.

98% water is 49 lbs of water and 1 lbs of starch, total new weight is 50 lbs.

1/50th is 2%...water is 98%...
typo, yes, 49lbs, so 50 lbs water loss
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