Calculus: Early Transcendentals
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The size of a radioactive sample in grams after t weeks is given by A = 25(0.91)* .
(a) How large was the sample originally?
grams
(b) By what percent is the sample decreasing each week?
%
(C) How long will it take for only 1 gram to remain? Round to the nearest week.
weeks
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Transcribed Image Text:The size of a radioactive sample in grams after t weeks is given by A = 25(0.91)* . (a) How large was the sample originally? grams (b) By what percent is the sample decreasing each week? % (C) How long will it take for only 1 gram to remain? Round to the nearest week. weeks Check Answer
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Step 1: Given

A=25(0.91)t

Step 2: Initial amount

TO find the initial amount, one have to plug 0 for t. That is

A=25(0.91)0A=25(1)A=25gms

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