Suppose that a certain radioactive substance has a halflife of 22 years. If there are presently 6855 grams of the substance, how much will remain after 58 years? Express your answer in whole number.

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Suppose that a certain radioactive substance has a halflife of 22 years. If there are presently 6855 grams of the substance, how much will remain after 58 years? Express your answer in whole number.

 
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