SOLUTION: I need some help on this problem. Mark uses 1 pt. 9 fl oz and then 2 pt 10 fl oz from a container of film developer that holds 3 qt. How much of the developer remains? Can

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Question 41267: I need some help on this problem.
Mark uses 1 pt. 9 fl oz and then 2 pt 10 fl oz from a container of film developer that holds 3 qt. How much of the developer remains?
Can you show me how to solve this problem step by step?
Thanks,
Lyn
Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
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1pt. 9fl.oz. + 2pt. 10fl.oz.
(1 + 2)pt. (9 + 10)fl.oz.
3pt. 19fl.oz
3qt. = 4 pt. 32fl.oz
4 pt. 32fl.oz - 3pt. 19fl.oz
(4 - 3)pt. (32 - 19)fl.oz.
1pt. 13fl.oz.