Multiple Choice
The 14C activity of some ancient Peruvian corn was found to be 10 disintegrations per minute per gram of carbon. If present-day plant life shows 15 dpm/g, how old is the Peruvian corn? The half-life of 14C is 5730 yr.
A) 1,455 yr
B) 1,910 yr
C) 3,350 yr
D) 3,820 yr
E) 9,080 yr
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