Solve the Problem $\mathrm { A } = \mathrm { A } _ { 0 } \mathrm { e } ^ { - 0.01155 \mathrm { x } }$

question 267

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The function $\mathrm { A } = \mathrm { A } _ { 0 } \mathrm { e } ^ { - 0.01155 \mathrm { x } }$ models the amount in pounds of a particular radioactive material stored in a concrete vault, where $x$ is the number of years since the material was put into the vault. If 500 pounds of the material are placed in the vault, how much time will need to pass for only 140 pounds to remain?

• A) 110 years
• B) 115 years
• C) 120 years
• D) 220 years

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