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a substance decays at a rate of 0.98% each year. if here is 3500 mg at the beginning, how much is remaining after 25 years?

User DrJones
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Answer:

≈2736 mg

Explanation:

0.98% = .0098

p = 3500(1 -0.0098)^25

p = 3500(0.9902)^25

p ≈ 2736

User Impworks
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Answer:

2642.5

Explanation:

I'm like 10% sure that's the right answer so I wouldn't put it down on the work if I were you

User Timothyclifford
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