A tank contains 200 gallons of fresh water. Brine containing 2 lbs/gal of salt enters the tank at 4 gpm and the mixture, kept uniform by stirring, runs out of at 3 gpm. Find the amount of salt in the tank after 30 minutes.

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A tank contains 200 gallons of fresh water. Brine containing 2 lbs/gal of salt enters the tank at 4 gpm and the mixture, kept uniform by stirring, runs out of at 3 gpm. Find the amount of salt in the tank after 30 minutes.

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A tank contains 200 gallons
of fresh water. Brine containing 2
Ibs/gal of salt enters the tank at 4
gpm and the mixture, kept uniform
by stirring, runs out of at 3 gpm.
Find the amount of salt in the tank
after 30 minutes.
Answer -->
197 lb
Transcribed Image Text:2. A tank contains 200 gallons of fresh water. Brine containing 2 Ibs/gal of salt enters the tank at 4 gpm and the mixture, kept uniform by stirring, runs out of at 3 gpm. Find the amount of salt in the tank after 30 minutes. Answer --> 197 lb
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