Follow the steps of the Systematic Approach of Section 14.4—that is, (1) identify the system, (2) determine whether the process is batch or rate, (3) construct a schematic diagram with inputs and outputs, (4) Label known material quantities or rates of flow and so on.

Three brine solutions, B1, B2, B3, are mixed. B1 is one-half of the total mixture. Brine B1 is 2.5 percent salt, B2 is 4.5 percent salt, and B3 is 5.5 percent salt. To this mixture is added 35 lbm of dry salt while 280 lbm of water is evaporated leaving 3 200 lbm of 5.1 percent brine. Determine the initial amounts of B1, B2, and B3.


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