12. If a substance decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount of the substance present, and the amount decreases from 60 ounces to 15 ounces in 2 hours, find the constant of proportionality. A. - In 2 В. - In D. - С.

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12. If a substance decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount of the substance present,
and the amount decreases from 60 ounces to 15 ounces in 2 hours, find the constant of
proportionality.
A. - In 2
В. -
In를
D. -*
С.
Transcribed Image Text:12. If a substance decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount of the substance present, and the amount decreases from 60 ounces to 15 ounces in 2 hours, find the constant of proportionality. A. - In 2 В. - In를 D. -* С.
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