If the 14C to 12C Ratio Present in a Fossil

question 12

Multiple Choice

If the 14C to 12C ratio present in a fossil is 25% of that in living organism,how many years have passed since this fossilized organism died?  

• A)1,432
• B)2,865
• C)5,730
• D)11,460
• E)17,190

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