In: Advanced Math
In a certain chemical reaction, substance A, initially weighing 12 lb, is converted into substance B. The rate at which B is formed is proportional to the amount of A remaining. At the end of 2.5 min, 4 lb of B have been formed.
(a) How much of the B substance will be present after 6 min?
(b) How much time will be required to convert 60 percent of A?
Work this problem in two ways:
1. Letting x represent amount of A remaining at time t.
2. Letting x represent amount of B formed at time t.
The answers are: (a) 7.47 lb. (b) 5.6 min.
I need someone to show me how this problem is worked out from start to finish. Thanks a bunch & take it easy!