Solving Mixing problems in calculus

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1. A tank contains 2940 L of pure Water. A Solution that contains 0.08 kg of sugar per liter enters a tank at the rate 8 Liter/minute. The solution is mixed and drains from the tank at the same rate. Find the amount of sugar in the tank After t minutes
 
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1. A tank contains 2940 L of pure Water. A Solution that contains 0.08 kg of sugar per liter enters a tank at the rate 8 Liter/minute. The solution is mixed and drains from the tank at the same rate. Find the amount of sugar in the tank After t minutes
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