Raymond B. answered 08/19/23
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
1/2 = e^34r
ln.5 = 34r
r = ln.5/34 = .020387 = 2.04% decay rate
x = 100e^.020387(52)
= 34.64 mg after 52 years
Lucas M.
asked 05/20/21A radioactive substance decays exponentially. A scientist begins with 100 milligrams of a radioactive substance. After 34 hours, 50 mg of the substance remains. How many milligrams will remain after 52 hours?
Raymond B. answered 08/19/23
Math, microeconomics or criminal justice
1/2 = e^34r
ln.5 = 34r
r = ln.5/34 = .020387 = 2.04% decay rate
x = 100e^.020387(52)
= 34.64 mg after 52 years
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