Radium decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount present. In 100 years, 100 mg of radium decompose to 96 mg. How many mg will be left after another 100 years? a. X= 96.08 mg p. X = 97.08 mg - X= 95.08 mg H. X= 98.08 mg %3D

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Radium decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount present. In 100 years,
100 mg of radium decompose to 96 mg. How many mg will be left after another
100 years?
a. X= 96.08 mg
b. X= 97.08 mg
c. X= 95.08 mg
d. X 98.08 mg
Transcribed Image Text:Radium decomposes at a rate proportional to the amount present. In 100 years, 100 mg of radium decompose to 96 mg. How many mg will be left after another 100 years? a. X= 96.08 mg b. X= 97.08 mg c. X= 95.08 mg d. X 98.08 mg
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