A large tank is filled to capacity with 400 gallons of pure water. Brine containing 3 pounds of salt per gallon is pumped into the tank at a rate of 4 gal/min. The well-mixed solution is pumped out at a rate of 8 gals/min. Find the number A(t) of pounds of salt in the tank at time t. A(t) = lb How long (in minutes) will take for the tank to be empty after this process has started? min

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### Brine Mixing Problem

**Problem:**

A large tank is filled to capacity with 400 gallons of pure water. Brine containing 3 pounds of salt per gallon is pumped into the tank at a rate of 4 gallons per minute. The well-mixed solution is pumped out at a rate of 8 gallons per minute. Find the number \(A(t)\) of pounds of salt in the tank at time \(t\).

**Solution:**

\[
A(t) = \_\_\_\_
\]

**Question:**

How long (in minutes) will it take for the tank to be empty after this process has started?

\[
\_\_\_\_ \text{ min}
\]
Transcribed Image Text:### Brine Mixing Problem **Problem:** A large tank is filled to capacity with 400 gallons of pure water. Brine containing 3 pounds of salt per gallon is pumped into the tank at a rate of 4 gallons per minute. The well-mixed solution is pumped out at a rate of 8 gallons per minute. Find the number \(A(t)\) of pounds of salt in the tank at time \(t\). **Solution:** \[ A(t) = \_\_\_\_ \] **Question:** How long (in minutes) will it take for the tank to be empty after this process has started? \[ \_\_\_\_ \text{ min} \]
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