document.write( "Question 319140: A certain radioactive isotope has a half-life of approximately 1700 years. How many years to the nearest year would be required for a given amount of this isotope to decay to 25% of that amount? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #228513 by scott8148(6628)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 25% is 1/4 which is 1/2 of 1/2 ___ so, 2 half-lives \n" ); document.write( " |