5. A tank contains 100 gal of water. In error, 300 lbs of salt are poured into the tank instead of 200 lb. To correct this condition, a stopper is removed from the bottom of the tank allowing 3 gal of brine to flow out per minute. At the same time, 3 gallons of fresh water per minute are pumped into the tank. If the mixture is kept uniform by constant stirring, how long will it take for the brine to contain the desired amount of salt? Ans. 13.52 min.

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5. A tank contains 100 gal of water. In error, 300 lbs of salt are poured into the
tank instead of 200 lb. To correct this condition, a stopper is removed from the
bottom of the tank allowing 3 gal of brine to flow out per minute. At the same
time, 3 gallons of fresh water per minute are pumped into the tank. If the
mixture is kept uniform by constant stirring, how long will it take for the brine to
contain the desired amount of salt? Ans. 13.52 min.
Transcribed Image Text:5. A tank contains 100 gal of water. In error, 300 lbs of salt are poured into the tank instead of 200 lb. To correct this condition, a stopper is removed from the bottom of the tank allowing 3 gal of brine to flow out per minute. At the same time, 3 gallons of fresh water per minute are pumped into the tank. If the mixture is kept uniform by constant stirring, how long will it take for the brine to contain the desired amount of salt? Ans. 13.52 min.
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