Solve the Problem $A ( x ) = 100 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 0.01828 x }$

question 261

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-Suppose the amount of a radioactive element remaining in a sample of 100 milligrams after x years can be described by $A ( x ) = 100 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 0.01828 x }$ . How much is remaining after 50 years? Round the answer to the nearest hundredth of a milligram.

• A) \(91.40\) milligrams
• B) \(249.43\) milligrams
• C) \(0.40\) milligrams
• D) \(40.09\) milligrams

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