document.write( "Question 1005858: The function f(x) = 300(0.5) x/60 models the amount in pounds of a particular radioactive material stored in a concrete vault, where x is the number of years since the material was put into the vault. Find the amount of radioactive material in the vault after 170 years. Round to the nearest whole number.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #622052 by fractalier(6550) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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f(x) = 300(0.5)^(x/60) is the function you meant.
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