3. Radium decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount at any instant. In 100 years, 100 mg of radium decomposes to 96 mg. How many mg will be left after 200 more years?

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3. Radium decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount at any instant. In 100 years, 100 mg
of radium decomposes to 96 mg. How many mg will be left after 200 more years?
Transcribed Image Text:3. Radium decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount at any instant. In 100 years, 100 mg of radium decomposes to 96 mg. How many mg will be left after 200 more years?
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