The spin on a washing machine takes out 35% of the water in the clothes. the clothes in the washing machine contains 3 pints of water. how much water is left after a spin?

By the removal of 35% of water in the washing machine this means that 65% of the water will remain in the clothes after washing. Thus, the amount of water in the clothes will be equal to initial amount times 65%. 
                                   water left = (3 pints)(0.65) 
                                    water left = 1.95 pints
Therefore, the amount of water that is left in the clothes is equal to 1.95 pints.