A tank initially holds 10 gal of fresh water. At t = 0, a brine solution containing ¼pounds of salt per gallon is poured into the tank at a rate of 2 gal/min, while the well-stirred mixture leaves the tank at the same rate. Find (a) the amount and (b) the concentration of salt in the tank after half an hour.

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A tank initially holds 10 gal of fresh water. At t = 0, a brine solution containing ¼pounds of salt per gallon is poured into the tank at a rate of 2 gal/min, while the well-stirred mixture leaves the tank at the same rate. Find (a) the amount and (b) the concentration of salt in the tank after half an hour.

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