Time varying resistance in circuits

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The forum discussion focuses on calculating the charge that passes through a circuit with a variable resistance connected to a 10-volt battery and a fixed 20-ohm resistor. The variable resistance R increases at a rate of 5 ohms per minute. The correct answer to the problem, which involves integrating the current over time, is option B: 120ln2 C. The confusion arises from the improper substitution of bounds in the integral calculation, specifically regarding the lower bound.

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Homework Statement


A battery of 10 volts is connected to a resistance of 20 ohms through a variable resistance R.The amount of charge which has passed through the circuit in 4 minutes,if the variable resistance R is increased at the rate of 5ohms per minute is:
A)120 C
B)120ln2 C
C)120/ln2 C
D)60/ln2 C

Homework Equations


V=IR(Ohms law)
I=dq/dt
Integration of 1/(ax+b)=[ln(ax+b)]/a
Unitary method:
Rate of increase of resistance=5 ohms per minute or...1/12 ohms per second

The Attempt at a Solution


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But,my answer isn't in the options...answer's B
 
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Your problem is the substitution of bounds into the integral
What happened to the "lower bound"?
 
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