Solve the Problem. -The Half-Life of Silicon-32 Is 710 Years. If 60 Grams

question 83

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The half-life of silicon-32 is 710 years. If 60 grams is present now, how much will be present in 300 years? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)

• A)58.268
• B)3.208
• C)0
• D)44.767

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