One isotope has an atomic weight of 408.5 atm and a percent abundance of 23.0% while the other isotope has an atomic weight of 414.3.  What is the weighted atomic weight of the element in atm?

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One isotope has an atomic weight of 408.5 atm and a percent abundance of 23.0% while the other isotope has an atomic weight of 414.3. 

What is the weighted atomic weight of the element in atm? 

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