If an Object Is 28,650 Yrs Old,what Is the C-14

question 14

Multiple Choice

If an object is 28,650 yrs old,what is the C-14 (t_1/2 = 5,730 yrs) activity as compared to a living organism?

• A)6 half-lives
• B)5 half -lives
• C)4 half-lives
• D)3 half-lives
• E)More information is needed.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

An estimate of the price at which an asset or liability could be traded in a fair transaction between willing parties.

Accelerated Depreciation

A depreciation method that allows a larger depreciation deduction in the early years of an asset's life and smaller deductions in the later years.

Straight-Line Method

An accounting method that allocates an equal portion of the cost of an asset over its useful life for the purposes of depreciation.

Depreciation Expense

Allocating the expense of a physical asset in a structured manner throughout its service life.