Approximately How Old Is a Fossil That Contains 3

question 73

Multiple Choice

Approximately how old is a fossil that contains 3.13% of its original carbon-14? The half-life of carbon-14 is 5730 years.

• A)2870 years
• B)5730 years
• C)11,500 years
• D)22,900 years
• E)28,700 years

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