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
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