A tank that contains 20 gal of water in which 3 kg of salt has been dissolved completely is to be filled by a hose with water carrying 0.25 kg/gal of salt at a rate of 4gal/min. The mixture is then stirred and the solution isbeing pumped out at the same rate. Find the function of salt in the tank at any given time.

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 A tank that contains 20 gal of water in which 3 kg of salt has been dissolved completely is to be filled by a hose with water carrying 0.25 kg/gal of salt at a rate of 4gal/min. The mixture is then stirred and the solution isbeing pumped out at the same rate. Find the function of salt in the tank at any given time.

 

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