The Half-Life of Carbon-14 Is About 5,730 Years

question 24

Multiple Choice

The half-life of carbon-14 is about 5,730 years.If an ancient leather strap is about 11,500 years old,what percentage of carbon-14 in a now-living object remains in the strap?

• A) 100%
• B) 50%
• C) 25%
• D) none

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