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 amount of salt in the tank at any time t.

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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 amount of salt in the tank at any time t.
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 amount of salt in the tank at any time t.
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