A little math/chem problem

[Enfer Singe]

No, this is not for homework, I am studying and can't seem to get the correct answer.

How many grams of dextrose must be added to 1 pint of a liquid with a specific gravity of 1.08 to make an 85% (w/w) solution?

 

[Ika]

math=chemistry?

 

[forrestroche]

Originally posted by: Enfer Singe
No, this is not for homework, I am studying and can't seem to get the correct answer.

How many grams of dextrose must be added to 1 pint of a liquid with a specific gravity of 1.08 to make an 85% (w/w) solution?

Three.

 

[jordanz]

Oh, you silly boy. Such an easy question.

It's clearly 42.

 

[Enfer Singe]

Originally posted by: Aflac
math=chemistry?

ok, I edited but there is really no chemistry involved