After 1 half-life, the amount of the element remaining is half of the original amount. After 2 half-lives, the amount remaining is half of the remaining amount after the first half-life. We can continue this pattern until we get to 30 days.
The number of half-lives in 30 days is 30/5 = 6.
So, after 1 half-life, the amount remaining is 948/2 = 474 grams.
After 2 half-lives, the amount remaining is 474/2 = 237 grams.
After 3 half-lives, the amount remaining is 237/2 = 118.5 grams.
After 4 half-lives, the amount remaining is 118.5/2 = 59.25 grams.
After 5 half-lives, the amount remaining is 59.25/2 = 29.625 grams.
After 6 half-lives, the amount remaining is 29.625/2 = 14.8125 grams.
Therefore, after 30 days, 14.8125 grams of the element remains