A tank contains 100 liters (L) of a solution consisting of 10 kg of salt dissolved in water. Pure water is pumped into the tank at the rate of 2 L/s, and the mixture - kept uniform by stirring - is pumped out at the same rate. How long will it be until only 1 kg of salt remains in the tank?

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A tank contains 100 liters (L) of a solution consisting of 10 kg of salt dissolved in water. Pure water is pumped into the tank at the rate of 2 L/s, and the mixture - kept uniform by stirring - is pumped out at the same rate. How long will it be until only 1 kg of salt remains in the tank?

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