Mixtures of Non-Reacting Fluids From their extra 70 percent rubbing alcohol, Family Rubbing Alcohol aims to make 40 percent rubbing alcohol. A huge tank contains 0.1 cubic meters of pure water initially. The remaining 70% alcohol is subsequently added at a rate of 3 L/min. For testing, the well-mixed solution is pumped out at a rate of 1 L/min. At what point will the alcohol concentration be 40%? A.) t = 37.961 min B.) t = 36.179 min C.) t = 39.617 min D.)t = 31.796 min

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Mixtures of Non-Reacting Fluids

From their extra 70 percent rubbing alcohol, Family Rubbing Alcohol aims to make 40 percent rubbing alcohol. A huge tank contains 0.1 cubic meters of pure water initially. The remaining 70% alcohol is subsequently added at a rate of 3 L/min. For testing, the well-mixed solution is pumped out at a rate of 1 L/min. At what point will the alcohol concentration be 40%?

A.) t = 37.961 min
B.) t = 36.179 min
C.) t = 39.617 min
D.)t = 31.796 min
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