Brain Teaser: How Much Does The Mixture Weigh Now?

Use your logical skills to solve this riddle.

Dexter was working in his chemistry lab and created a mixture whose weight is contributed by 90% water and 10% Carbon.

The weight of the mixture is 20 pounds.

As he just finished creating the mixture, Dexter needs to go urgently for some work for 2 days.

When he returns, he finds that the weight of the water in the mixture was reduced from 90% to 50%.

How much does the mixture weigh now?

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