A tank contains 3,000 L of brine with 11 kg of dissolved salt. Pure water enters the tank at a rate of 30 L/min. The solution is kept thoroughly mixed and drains from the tank at the same rate.  How much salt is in the tank after 30 minutes? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)

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A tank contains 3,000 L of brine with 11 kg of dissolved salt. Pure water enters the tank at a rate of 30 L/min. The solution is kept thoroughly mixed and drains from the tank at the same rate. 

How much salt is in the tank after 30 minutes? (Round your answer to one decimal place.)
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