A radioactive isotope of element X (which is the parent isotope) is discovered in different amounts in four rocks. Which rock is oldest?
- 15% of element X remains in Rock A
- 28% of element X remains in Rock A
- 57% of element X remains in Rock A
- 75% of element X remains in Rock A
15% of element X remains in Rock A
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