If a Fossil Bone Is Found to Contain 1/32 as Much

question 75

Multiple Choice

If a fossil bone is found to contain 1/32 as much Carbon-14 as the bone of a living animal,what is the approximate age of the fossil? (half-life of ¹⁴C = 5 730 years)

• A)1.83E+5 years
• B)2.87E+4 years
• C)1.15E+3 years
• D)5.55E+3 years
• E)​1.79E+2 years

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