300 gallons of brine solution and 40 pounds of salt are stored in a massive tank. A concentration of 3 lbs/gal is pumped in at a rate of 4 gal/min. At a rate of 3 gal/min, the concentration is pushed out of the tank. After 12 minutes, how much salt is left in the tank?

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300 gallons of brine solution and 40 pounds of salt are stored in a massive tank. A concentration of 3 lbs/gal is pumped in at a rate of 4 gal/min. At a rate of 3 gal/min, the concentration is pushed out of the tank. After 12 minutes, how much salt is left in the tank?

 

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