SOLUTION: 6.8.9 Question Help The​ half-life of radium is 1690 years. If 40 grams are present​ now, how much will be present in 440 ​years? _______ grams ​(

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The​ half-life of radium is 1690 years. If 40 grams are present​ now, how much will be present in 440 ​years?
_______ grams
​(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest thousandth as​ needed.)

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39614)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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If half life 1690 years, then ;
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Let p=40, t=440, find y.

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y=33 grams

Answer by ikleyn(52756)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The correct answer is 33 grams.



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