If a Fossil Bone Is Found to Contain 1/16th as Much

question 25

Multiple Choice

If a fossil bone is found to contain 1/16th as much Carbon-14 as the bone of a living animal,what is the approximate age of the fossil? (half-life of ¹⁴C = 5730 years)

• A) 7640 years
• B) 22,900 years
• C) 45,800 years
• D) 17,200 years

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