A Radiation Dose of 400 Rem, If Untreated, Causes Death

question 23

Short Answer

A radiation dose of 400 rem, if untreated, causes death within 60 days of about ____________________ percent of people exposed to it.

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Definitions:

Algebraic Expression

A mathematical phrase that can contain numbers, variables, and operation symbols but no equals sign.

Evaluate

The process of calculating the value of an expression or determining the outcome of a mathematical operation.

Quarters

One-fourth portions of a whole, commonly used to divide years or financial results.

Pennies

The smallest denomination of currency in many countries, typically worth one-hundredth of the basic unit of currency.