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Suppose that when a skunk sprays, the odor has a half-life stink potency of

8 hours. This means that the skunks spray would have a stink odor of 100%
when it is first sprayed. Then, after 8 hours, it would smell half as bad (and
be at 50% of its potency). What percent potency would still exist after 1
day? Explain/show your work.

User Nightfire
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Answer:

12.5%

Explanation:

User Brickner
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Answer:

12.5% Potency

Explanation:

8 x 3 = 24 hours in 1 day so 3 half lifes would progress in 24 hours.

100% Hour 0 Spray (Half Life 0)

50% Hour 8 Spray (Half Life 1)

25% Hour 16 Spray (Half Life 2)

12.5% Hour 24 Spray (Half Life 3)

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