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The Charcoal from Ashes Found in a Cave Gave 7

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The charcoal from ashes found in a cave gave 7.4 14C counts per gram per minute. Wood from the outer portion of a growing tree gives a comparable count of 15.3. The half-life of 14C is 5700 years. How old are the ashes?


A) 5700 y
B) 5437 y
C) 3245 y
D) 9220 y
E) 5970 y

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