Skeletal Remains of the So-Called "Pittsburgh Man", Unearthed in Pennsylvania

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Short Answer

Skeletal remains of the so-called "Pittsburgh Man", unearthed in Pennsylvania, had lost 74% of the carbon 14 they originally contained. Determine the approximate age of the bones. Round your answer to the nearest year.

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