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9 September, 18:00

The amount of radioactive element remaining, r, in a 100-mg sample after d days is represented using the equation r=100 (1/2) ^d/5. What is the daily percent of decrease?

A. 87.06%

B. 12.94%

C. 3.13%

D. 10%

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  1. 9 September, 20:47
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    The equation is

    R=100 (1/2) ^ (d/5)

    After one day the remaining is

    R=100 * (1:2) ^ (1:5)

    R=87.06 remaining

    It decreased by 12.94 (100-87.06)

    So the daily percent of decreases is 12.94%
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