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College Algebra

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168383

Author:Jay Abramson

Publisher:Jay Abramson

Chapter6: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 29PT: A radiation safety officer is working with 112 grams of a radioactive substance. After 17 days,...

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Apply your knowlege of logarithmic functions to real life situations. Show all steps and thought process.

a) An investement of $2000 pays interest at a rate of 3.5% per year. Determine the number of months required for the investemnt to grow at least $3000 if interest is compounded monthly.

b) Radioactive iodine-131 has a half-life of 8.1 days. How long does it take for the level of radiation to reduce to 1% of the original level? Express your answer to the nearest tenth.

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