The Half-Life of a Certain Radioactive Substance Is 5 Years

question 12

Multiple Choice

The half-life of a certain radioactive substance is 5 years.What is the yearly percentage decay rate for this substance? Round your answer to two decimal places if necessary. ​

• A) 10.65%
• B) 12.94%
• C) 13.87%
• D) 10%

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