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How much of a sample remains after three half-lives have occurred? 1/16 of the original sample 1/9 of the original sample 18 of the original sample 1/3 of the original sample
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How much of a sample remains after three half-lives have occurred?

1/16 of the original sample
1/9 of the original sample
18 of the original sample
1/3 of the original sample

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1/8 of the original sample

Step-by-step explanation:

User Cancerconnector
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Answer:1/8

Step-by-step explanation:

Sample is x...half life=1/2.2nd half-life=1/4...3rd half life@=1/8...

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