A tank initially contains 80 L of a solution in which 20 g of salt is dissolved. A solution with a salt concentration of 2g/L is added at a rate of 5L/min. The solution is kept well mixed and is drained from the tank at a rate of 3L/min. Find the concentration of the solution in the tank after 30 minutes.

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A tank initially contains 80 L of a solution in which 20 g of salt is dissolved. A
solution with a salt concentration of 2g/L is added at a rate of 5L/min. The
solution is kept well mixed and is drained from the tank at a rate of 3L/min.
Find the concentration of the solution in the tank after 30 minutes.
Transcribed Image Text:A tank initially contains 80 L of a solution in which 20 g of salt is dissolved. A solution with a salt concentration of 2g/L is added at a rate of 5L/min. The solution is kept well mixed and is drained from the tank at a rate of 3L/min. Find the concentration of the solution in the tank after 30 minutes.
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