SOLUTION: A radioactive substance decays according to A=A0e−0.0048t, where A0 is the initial amount and t is the time in years. If A0=580 grams, find the time for the radioactive substanc
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Question 1140195: A radioactive substance decays according to A=A0e−0.0048t, where A0 is the initial amount and t is the time in years. If A0=580 grams, find the time for the radioactive substance to decay to 405 grams. Round your answer to two decimal places, if necessary.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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A=A0e−0.0048t , where A0 is the initial amount and t is the time in years. If A0=580 grams, find the time for the radioactive substance to decay to 405 grams.
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This is as a formula. You substitute the given values and evaluate.
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