3. Brine containing 3lb/gal of salt enters a tank at the rate of 4gal/min and the solution well-stirred leaves at 2gal/min. The tank initially contains 20 gal of water. What is the amount of salt in the tank after 5 minutes?

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3. Brine containing 3lb/gal of salt enters a tank at the rate of 4gal/min and the solution well-stirred leaves at
2gal/min.
The tank initially contains 20 gal of water. What is the amount of salt in the tank after 5
minutes?
Transcribed Image Text:3. Brine containing 3lb/gal of salt enters a tank at the rate of 4gal/min and the solution well-stirred leaves at 2gal/min. The tank initially contains 20 gal of water. What is the amount of salt in the tank after 5 minutes?
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