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A radioactive compound with mass 470 grams decays at a rate of 3% per hour. Which

equation represents how many grams of the compound will remain after 6 hours?Submit Answer

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The standard exponential function is expressed as:


C=A(1-r)^t

Where:

A = 470

r = 3% = 0.03

t = 6 hours

So, substitute the values in the formula:


C=470(1-0.03)^6

Answer:


C=470(1-0.03)^(6)

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