After 2 days, 10 grams of a radioactive substance is present. Three days later, 5 grams is present. How much of the substance was present initially, assuming the rate of disintegration is proportional to the amount present.

After 2 days, 10 grams of a radioactive substance is present. Three days later, 5 grams is present. How much of the substance was present initially, assuming the rate of disintegration is proportional to the amount present.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.3: Cylinders And Cones

Problem 8E

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