One type of uranium has a daily radioactive decay rate of 0.8%. If 10 pounds of this uranium is available today, find how much will still remain after 50 days. -0.008t Use y = 10(2.7) and let t be 50 days. The quantity left after 50 days isO pounds. (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)

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One type of uranium has a daily radioactive decay rate of 0.8%. If 10 pounds of this uranium is available today, find how much will still remain after 50 days.
- 0.008t
Use y = 10(2.7)
and let t be 50 days.
The quantity left after 50 days is pounds.
(Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:One type of uranium has a daily radioactive decay rate of 0.8%. If 10 pounds of this uranium is available today, find how much will still remain after 50 days. - 0.008t Use y = 10(2.7) and let t be 50 days. The quantity left after 50 days is pounds. (Round to the nearest tenth as needed.)
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