The decay of 249 mg of an isotope is given by A=249e−0.015t , where t is time in years. Find the amount after 43 years.

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Answer:

A≈676.2

Explanation:

1. Exponentially solve equation

A=249e-0.0015t as t = 43 years (Unless conversion to seconds)

A≈676.2

2. Solve graphically = intersect = (43, 676.2) x axis is time y axis is amount.

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