2. A large tank is partially filled with 100 gallons of fluid in which 10 pounds of salt is dissolved. Brine containing 3/2 pounds of salt per gallon is pumped into the tank at the same rate as the well-mixed solution is being pumped out of the tank. If the rate of outflow is 3 gal/min. At what time will the tank to contain 30 pounds of salt?

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2. A large tank is partially filled with 100
gallons of fluid in which 10 pounds of salt
is dissolved. Brine containing 3/2 pounds
of salt per gallon is pumped into the tank
at the same rate as the well-mixed
solution is being pumped out of the tank.
If the rate of outflow is 3 gal/min. At what
time will the tank to contain 30 pounds of
salt?
Transcribed Image Text:2. A large tank is partially filled with 100 gallons of fluid in which 10 pounds of salt is dissolved. Brine containing 3/2 pounds of salt per gallon is pumped into the tank at the same rate as the well-mixed solution is being pumped out of the tank. If the rate of outflow is 3 gal/min. At what time will the tank to contain 30 pounds of salt?
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