A tank initially holds 80 gal of a brine solution containing 1/8 lb of salt per gallon. At t=0, another brine solution containing 1 lb of salt per gallon of solution is poured into the tank at the rate of 4 gal/min, while well-stirred mixture leaves the tank at the rate of 8 gal/min. Find the amount of salt at t=10 min. 1 decim place (no units)

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A tank initially holds 80 gal of a brine solution containing 1/8 lb of salt per gallon. At t=0, another brine
solution containing 1 lb of salt per gallon of solution is poured into the tank at the rate of 4 gal/min, while
well-stirred mixture leaves the tank at the rate of 8 gal/min. Find the amount of salt at t-10 min. 1 decimal
place (no units)
Transcribed Image Text:A tank initially holds 80 gal of a brine solution containing 1/8 lb of salt per gallon. At t=0, another brine solution containing 1 lb of salt per gallon of solution is poured into the tank at the rate of 4 gal/min, while well-stirred mixture leaves the tank at the rate of 8 gal/min. Find the amount of salt at t-10 min. 1 decimal place (no units)
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