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Question 27 • Algebra II

The amount of a sample remaining after t days is given by the equation cap p times t is equal to cap A times 1 half raised to the t over h power , where cap A is the initial amount of the sample and h is the half-life, in days, of the substance. A sample contains 18 percent of its original amount of Radon- 222 The half-life of Radon- 222 is about 3 point 8 days. Which is the best estimate for the age of the sample?

Answer
A
2 point 5 days
B
1 point 5 days
C
21 point 1 days
D
9 point 4 days
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