A tank contains 100 gal of brine made by dissolving 80 lb of salt in water. Pure water runs into the tank at the rate of 4 gal/min, and the well-stirred mixture runs out at the same rate. Find the time required for half the salt to leave a tank. Select the correct response: 17.3 min. 19.1 min. 15.4 min. 21.2 min.

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A tank contains 100 gal of brine made by dissolving
80 lb of salt in water. Pure water runs into the tank at
the rate of 4 gal/min, and the well-stirred mixture runs
out at the same rate. Find the time required for half
the salt to leave a tank.
Select the correct response:
17.3 min.
19.1 min.
15.4 min.
21.2 min.
Transcribed Image Text:A tank contains 100 gal of brine made by dissolving 80 lb of salt in water. Pure water runs into the tank at the rate of 4 gal/min, and the well-stirred mixture runs out at the same rate. Find the time required for half the salt to leave a tank. Select the correct response: 17.3 min. 19.1 min. 15.4 min. 21.2 min.
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