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Introduction to Modeling with Functions

Question 9 • (CR27) ALG 1-1200310-S2-Degele-VOL7006P

The amount of a radioactive substance remaining after t years is given by the function , where m is the initial mass and h is the half-life in years. Cobalt-60 has a half-life of about 5.3 years. Which equation gives the mass of a 50 mg Cobalt-60 sample remaining after 10 years, and approximately how many milligrams remain?

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Answer
A
; 13.5 mg
Option A
B
; 34.6 mg
Option B
C
; 0.2 mg
Option C
D
; 4.6 mg
Option D
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