7. The half-life of C-14 is 5730 years. The measurement of the percentage of the C-14 remained in a tree that died was found to be 10.8%, how long the tree was left undisturbed after it died? {A = 10.8 and Ao = 100) a) 19,680 yrs b) 945 yrs c) 18,400 vrs

7. The half-life of C-14 is 5730 years. The measurement of the percentage of the C-14 remained in a tree that died was found to be 10.8%, how long the tree was left undisturbed after it died? {A = 10.8 and Ao = 100) a) 19,680 yrs b) 945 yrs c) 18,400 vrs

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