Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Section 12.4 - Exponential Growth and Decay Functions - Exercise Set - Page 868: 26

Answer

.812 grams

Work Step by Step

half life of 72 years 100 grams, 500 years $y=100*(.5)^{500/72}$ $y=100*(.5)^{6.9444}$ $y=100*.008119$ $y=.8119$
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