A tank contains 200L of a dye solution with a concentration of 1gram per liter. To prepare for the next experiment, the tank is to be rinsed with fresh water flowing in a rate 2 liters per minute; the well stirred solution flowing out with the same rate. Find the time that will elapse before the concentration of dye in the tank reaches 1% of its original value.

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  1. A tank contains 200L of a dye solution with a concentration of 1gram per liter. To prepare for the next experiment, the tank is to be rinsed with fresh water flowing in a rate 2 liters per minute; the well stirred solution flowing out with the same rate. Find the time that will elapse before the concentration of dye in the tank reaches 1% of its original value.

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