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Carbon decays every 5700 years. If you found a rock containing Carbon that has gone through 2.5 half lives, how old is that rock?

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Answer:

14,250 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

First, multiply the two lifetimes. - 11,400.

Then, divide 5,700 in half for the 0.5 lifetime. - 2,850.

Lastly, add them all up. - 11,400 + 2,850 = 14,250 years old.

sorry if incorrect <3

thats what i understood XD

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