The Charcoal from Ashes Found in a Cave Gave 7

question 81

Multiple Choice

The charcoal from ashes found in a cave gave 7.4 ¹⁴C counts per gram per minute.Wood from the outer portion of a growing tree gives a comparable count of 15.3.The half-life of ¹⁴C is 5700 years.How old are the ashes?

• A)5700 y
• B)5437 y
• C)3245 y
• D)9220 y
• E)5970 y

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