Problema Solution

how much pure water must be mixed with 6 pints of 60% developer to produce a mixture that is 13% developer?

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let


x = pints of 100% pure water with 0% developer


0.60*6 + 0*x = 0.13(6 + x)


by solving we find:


x = 21.69 pins


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21.69 pins of pure water must be used for the mix.