3. A tank contains 1,500 liters of water and 20 kg. of dissolved salt. Fresh water is entering the tank at 15 liters per minute (the solution stays perfectly mixed) and the solution drains at a rate of 10 liters per minute. How much salt is in the tank a) 10 minutes, b) one half of an hour?

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3. A tank contains 1,500 liters of water and 20 kg. of dissolved salt. Fresh water is entering
the tank at 15 liters per minute (the solution stays perfectly mixed) and the solution
drains at a rate of 10 liters per minute. How much salt is in the tank a) 10 minutes, b)
one half of an hour?
Transcribed Image Text:3. A tank contains 1,500 liters of water and 20 kg. of dissolved salt. Fresh water is entering the tank at 15 liters per minute (the solution stays perfectly mixed) and the solution drains at a rate of 10 liters per minute. How much salt is in the tank a) 10 minutes, b) one half of an hour?
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