1. A tank contains 400 liters of fresh water. Brine containing 0.3 kg/liter of salt runs into the tank at the rate of 5 liters/minute. The mixture, kept uniform by stirring, runs out at 10 liters/minute. Find the maximum amount of salt in the tank and the time required to reach the maximum.

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1. A tank contains 400 liters of fresh water. Brine containing 0.3 kg/liter of
salt runs into the tank at the rate of 5 liters/minute. The mixture, kept
uniform by stirring, runs out at 10 liters/minute. Find the maximum amount
of salt in the tank and the time required to reach the maximum.
Transcribed Image Text:1. A tank contains 400 liters of fresh water. Brine containing 0.3 kg/liter of salt runs into the tank at the rate of 5 liters/minute. The mixture, kept uniform by stirring, runs out at 10 liters/minute. Find the maximum amount of salt in the tank and the time required to reach the maximum.
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