. A tank contains 100 gal of brine made by dissolving 80 pounds of salt in water. Pure water runs into the tank at the rate of 4 gal/min, and the well-stirred mixture runs out at the same rate. Find (a) the amount of salt in the tank at any timet and (b) the time required for half the salt to leave the tank.

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3. A tank contains 100 gal of brine made by dissolving 80 pounds of salt in water. Pure
water runs into the tank at the rate of 4 gal/min, and the well-stirred mixture runs out
at the same rate. Find (a) the amount of salt in the tank at any timet and (b) the time
required for half the salt to leave the tank.
Transcribed Image Text:3. A tank contains 100 gal of brine made by dissolving 80 pounds of salt in water. Pure water runs into the tank at the rate of 4 gal/min, and the well-stirred mixture runs out at the same rate. Find (a) the amount of salt in the tank at any timet and (b) the time required for half the salt to leave the tank.
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