Suppose that a large mixing tank initially holds 300 gallons of water in which 50 pounds of salt have been dissolved. Pure water is pumped into the tank at a rate of 3 gal/min, and when the solution is well-stirred, it is then pumped out at the same rate. Determine the amount of salt in the tank after 1 hour.

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Suppose that a large mixing tank initially holds 300 gallons of water in which 50 pounds of salt have been dissolved. Pure water is pumped into the tank at a rate of 3 gal/min, and when the solution is well-stirred, it is then pumped out at the same rate. Determine the amount of salt in the tank after 1 hour.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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