A 1000 gallon tank initially contains a mixture of 450 gallons of cola and 50 gallons of cherry syrup. Cola is added @ 8 gal/min and cherry syrup is added @ 2gals/min. At the same time, a well mixed solution of Cherry Cola is withdrawn from the tank @ 5gal/min. What percentage of mixure is cherry syrup when the tank is full?

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anonymous · Answer

im in chemical process calculations 1 and this is a pretty tough question. what is it for

anonymous · Answer

Its a question that I coudnt answer on my Differential Equations test today. I know how to work on in when just one of the syrups is present; however, it drove me crazy to to see two types of syrups coming in.

anonymous · Answer

the problem is how to figure out the percent of the 5gal/min stream. i haven't taken diffy q yet, i could see quickly it was shaping up into one.