The Lifetime of Uranium 238 Is 6

question 14

Multiple Choice

The lifetime of uranium 238 is 6.0 × 10⁹ y, and that of uranium 235 is 1.0 × 10⁹ y. The present abundance of uranium 238 is 140 times the abundance of uranium 235. What was the ratio of abundances 1 billion years ago?

• A)140:1
• B)6:1
• C)61:1
• D)161:1
• E)322:1

Identify and calculate cash proceeds from the sale of assets and their reporting in investing activities.

Understand the impact of changes in working capital accounts on cash flows.

Determine cash flows related to the acquisition and disposition of fixed assets.

Calculate and interpret free cash flow.

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