Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 5 - 5.1 - Exponential Functions and Their Graphs - 5.1 Exercises - Page 369: 63b

Answer

When $t=75,000~years$: $Q\approx1.85~grams$

Work Step by Step

$Q=16(\frac{1}{2})^{\frac{t}{24,100}}$ When $t=75,000~years$: $Q=16(\frac{1}{2})^{\frac{75,000}{24,100}}=16(\frac{1}{2})^{3.112}\approx1.85$
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