A 60-gal tank initially contains 10 gal of fresh water. At t = 0, a brine solution containing 1 Ib of salt per gallon is poured into the tank at the rate of 4 gal/min, while the well-stirred mixture leaves the tank at the rate of 2 gal/min. Find the amount of time required for overflow to occur.

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A 60-gal tank initially contains 10 gal of fresh water. At t = 0, a brine solution containing 1 Ib of salt per gallon is poured into the tank at the rate of 4 gal/min, while the well-stirred mixture leaves the tank at the rate of 2 gal/min. Find the amount of time required for overflow to occur.

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