A tank contains 1,143 L of brine with 15kg of dissolved salt. Pure water enters the tank at a rate of 10L/min. The solution is kept thoroughly mixed and drains from the tank at the same rate. How much salt is in the tank after 20 minutes?

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A tank contains 1,143 L of brine with 15kg of dissolved salt. Pure water enters the tank at a rate of 10L/min. The solution is kept thoroughly mixed and drains from the tank at the same rate. How much salt is in the tank after 20 minutes?

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