A tank is initially filled to its capacity with 250 liters of pure water. At t=0, the brine containing 2.0 g/L salt is pumped into the tank at a rate of 25 L/min. The well mixed solution is pumped out at a larger rate of 50L/min. Find the concentration of the salt inside the tank after 5 minutes.

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A tank is initially filled to its capacity with 250 liters of pure water. At t=0, the brine containing 2.0 g/L salt is pumped into the tank at a rate of 25 L/min. The well mixed solution is pumped out at a larger rate of 50L/min. Find the concentration of the salt inside the tank after 5 minutes.

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