A tank contains 1800 liters (L) of fluid in which 180 grams (g) of salt is dissolved. Solution containing 20 g/L then pumped into the tank at a rate of 30 L/min; the tank is maintained well mixed and pumped out at the same rate. How many grams of salt are in the tank 20 minutes after the inlet supply is opened?

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A tank contains 1800 liters (L) of fluid in which 180 grams (g) of salt is
dissolved. Solution containing 20 g/L then pumped into the tank at a
rate of 30 L/min; the tank is maintained well mixed and pumped out at
the same rate. How many grams of salt are in the tank 20 minutes after
the inlet supply is opened?
а.
10830
b.
11304
C.
11324
d.
10434
е.
10334
Transcribed Image Text:A tank contains 1800 liters (L) of fluid in which 180 grams (g) of salt is dissolved. Solution containing 20 g/L then pumped into the tank at a rate of 30 L/min; the tank is maintained well mixed and pumped out at the same rate. How many grams of salt are in the tank 20 minutes after the inlet supply is opened? а. 10830 b. 11304 C. 11324 d. 10434 е. 10334
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