A precursor of modern-day bison is Bison latifrons. A fossil found in North Dakota was dated with the radiocarbon method. It contained 0.39% as much 14C as modern bison. How old is the fossil likely to be? (Note: The half-life of 14C is 5,730 years.) years

A precursor of modern-day bison is Bison latifrons. A fossil found in North Dakota was dated with the radiocarbon method. It contained 0.39% as much 14C as modern bison. How old is the fossil likely to be? (Note: The half-life of 14C is 5,730 years.) years

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