SOLUTION: I need help to find the percentage of Carbon-14 in a sample using the equation: A= InP/-.000121 where P is the percentage of C-14

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Question 440174: I need help to find the percentage of Carbon-14 in a sample using the equation:

A= InP/-.000121 where P is the percentage of C-14

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
If I am understanding Your Question properly
A = lnP/-.000121
-.000121A = lnP
e^( -.000121A) = P

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