Question

14C has a half-life of 5600 years. An analysis of charcoal from a wood fire shows that

its 14C content is 25% of that in living wood.
How many years have passed since the wood for the fire was cut?

Answer 1

30% is The correct answer let me know if it’s wrong I’m not really sure

Answer 2

11200 years

Step-by-step explanation:

100% + 5600yrs= 50% +5600 yrs = 25%

Loses 50% every 5600 yrs