Math Problem Statement

An element with mass 780 grams decays by 16.3% per minute. How much of the element is remaining after 16 minutes, to the nearest 10th of a gram?

Solution

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Decay
Percentages
Logarithmic Functions

Formulas

Remaining Mass = Initial Mass * (1 - Decay Rate)^Time

Theorems

Exponential Decay Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12