The amount of carbon 14 present in a paint after t years is given by A(t) = A, eto012 The paint contains 30% of its carbon 14. Estimate the age of the paint. The paint is about (Round to the nearest year as needed.) years old.

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The amount of carbon 14 present in a paint after t years is given by A(t) =Ae 0.00012t The paint contains 30% of its carbon 14. Estimate the age of the paint.
The paint is about years old.
(Round to the nearest year as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:The amount of carbon 14 present in a paint after t years is given by A(t) =Ae 0.00012t The paint contains 30% of its carbon 14. Estimate the age of the paint. The paint is about years old. (Round to the nearest year as needed.)
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