In a tank containing 200 liters of freshwater, 50 kg of salt is poured instead of 40kg. To correct this condition, 10 liters of brine are allowed to flow out per minute while 10 liters of fresh water per minute are pumped into the tank. If the mixture is kept uniform by stirring, find the time required for the tank to contain the desired amount of salt.

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In a tank containing 200 liters of freshwater, 50 kg of salt is poured instead of 40kg. To correct this condition, 10 liters of brine are allowed to flow out per minute while 10 liters of fresh water per minute are pumped into the tank. If the mixture is kept uniform by stirring, find the time required for the tank to contain the desired amount of salt.
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