Family Rubbing Alcohol wants to produce 40% rubbing alcohol from their excess 70% rubbing alcohol. A large tank initially contains 0.1 cubic meter of pure water. 70% alcohol then is mixed in at a rate of 3 L/min. The well-mixed solution is pumped out at a rate of 1 L/min for testing. At what time will the concentration of alcohol be 40%?

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Family Rubbing Alcohol wants to produce 40% rubbing alcohol from their excess 70% rubbing alcohol. A large tank initially contains 0.1 cubic meter of pure water. 70% alcohol then is mixed in at a rate of 3 L/min. The well-mixed solution is pumped out at a rate of 1 L/min for testing. At what time will the concentration of alcohol be 40%?

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