The Half-Life of ¹⁴C Is 5730 Years

question 85

Multiple Choice

The half-life of ¹⁴C is 5730 years. If a sample contained 100% ¹⁴C and 0% ¹⁴N at a point in time 17,190 years ago, then what percentage of ¹⁴C would it contain today?

• A)12.5%
• B)25%
• C)50%
• D)75%
• E)100%

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