Suppose that the amount, in grams, of polonium 210 present in a given sample is determined by the function -0.032t defined by A(t) = 409e where t is the time in years. Find the amount present in a sample of 409 grams after 25 years. " The amount present will be grams. (Simplify your answer. Round to the nearest whole gram if needed.)

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Suppose that the amount, in grams, of
polonium 210 present in a given
sample is determined by the function
-0.032t, where t
defined by A(t) = 409e
is the time in years. Find the amount
present in a sample of 409 grams after
25 years.
▪▪▪
The amount present will be
grams.
(Simplify your answer. Round
to the nearest whole gram
if needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that the amount, in grams, of polonium 210 present in a given sample is determined by the function -0.032t, where t defined by A(t) = 409e is the time in years. Find the amount present in a sample of 409 grams after 25 years. ▪▪▪ The amount present will be grams. (Simplify your answer. Round to the nearest whole gram if needed.)
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