The weight of radioactive substance t years after being set aside is given by Wt = W0 × (0.998)t grams. a. How much radioactive substance was put aside? b. Determine the weight of the substance after: i) 400 years ii) 800 years    iii) 1200 years

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The weight of radioactive substance t years after being set aside is given by

Wt = W0 × (0.998)t grams.

a. How much radioactive substance was put aside?

b. Determine the weight of the substance after:

i) 400 years

ii) 800 years   

iii) 1200 years

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