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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §5.6 Rational Functions · Exercise 93 · Algebra · Polynomials

Rational Functions · Exercise 93

Express a rational function that describes the situation.

In the refugee camp hospital, a large mixing tank currently contains 200 gallons of water, into which 10 pounds of sugar have been mixed. A tap will open, pouring 10 gallons of water per minute into the tank at the same time sugar is poured into the tank at a rate of 3 pounds per minute. Find the concentration (pounds per gallon) of sugar in the tank after minutes.

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