SOLUTION: A sample of 300 g of lead-210 decays to polonium-210 according to the function given by A (t) =300e exponent -0.032t where t is time in years. What is the amount of the sample aft

Question 1180112: A sample of 300 g of lead-210 decays to polonium-210 according to the function given by A (t) =300e exponent -0.032t where t is time in years. What is the amount of the sample after 60 years (to the nearest g)?
Answer by ikleyn(52793) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Use the formula


    A(60) =  = 


and compute the answer.

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