A 1000 gallon tank initially has 800 gallons of water with 2 ounces of population dissolved in it. Polluted water flow into the tank at rate of 3gal/hr and contains 5ounces/gal of population in it. A well mixed solution leaves the tank at 3 gal/hr as well. Determine the amount of population in the tank after 2 hours

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A 1000 gallon tank initially has 800 gallons of water with 2 ounces of population dissolved in it. Polluted water flow into the tank at rate of 3gal/hr and contains 5ounces/gal of population in it. A well mixed solution leaves the tank at 3 gal/hr as well. Determine the amount of population in the tank after 2 hours
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