Initially 87 grams of radioactive substance was present. After 3 hours the mass had decreased by 6%. If the rate of decay is proportional to the amount of the substance present at a time . Find the amount remaining after 19 hours

Initially 87 grams of radioactive substance was present. After 3 hours the mass had decreased by 6%. If the rate of decay is proportional to the amount of the substance present at a time . Find the amount remaining after 19 hours

College Algebra

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Author:Jay Abramson

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Chapter6: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section6.1: Exponential Functions

Problem 62SE: A scientist begins with 100 milligrams of aradioactive substance that decays exponentially. After 35...

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