Find the Present Value of the Future Value $$P = \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) ^ { t / 3.0 }$$

question 175

Multiple Choice

Find the present value of the future value.
- $$P = \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) ^ { t / 3.0 }$$ The half-life of Cesium 134m is 3.0 hours. If the formula gives the percent (as a decimal) remaining after time t (in hours) , sketch P versus t.

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