Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A radioactive sample has a mass of 80 g initially and 50 g after 5 days. Assuming exponential decay, how many days (from the start) will pass before the mass decreases to 20 g? (Answer to the nearest whole day.) a) 10 days10\ \text{days} b) 20 days20\ \text{days} c) 15 days15\ \text{days} d) 12 days12\ \text{days}

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