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A sample of rock from the moon was found to contain the elements X and Y in 1:7 ratio by mole. Element is radioactive it decays to Y with half life of `6.93 xx 10^(9)` years
`X to Y`
`t_(1//2) = 6.93 xx 10^(9)` yrs
What is the age of the rock?

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