A well stirred tank originally contains 100 gal of fresh water. Then brine containing 1/4 lb of salt per gallon is poured into the tank at a rate of 2 gal/min, and the mixture is allowed to leave the tank at the same rate. What is the amount of salt, in lbs, in the tank at any instant?

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A well stirred tank originally contains 100 gal of fresh water. Then brine containing 1/4 lb of salt per gallon is poured into the tank at a rate of 2 gal/min, and the mixture is allowed to leave the tank at the same rate. What is the amount of salt, in lbs, in the tank at any instant? 

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