A container is filled with 20 gallons of pure water. Five gallons of water is taken from the container and is replaced by 5 gallons of pure acid then mixed thoroughly. Another 5 gallons is taken from the mixture and is replaced by 5 gallons pure acid. If this process is done repeatedly, find the amount of water in the container after doing the process 15 times.

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A container is filled with 20 gallons of pure water. Five gallons of water is taken from the container and is replaced by 5 gallons of pure acid then mixed thoroughly. Another 5 gallons is taken from the mixture and is replaced by 5 gallons pure acid. If this process is done repeatedly, find the amount of water in the container after doing the process 15 times.

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