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Substance A is being observed and it was recorded that its half – life is 6 months. Determine the amount of substance A that has been disintegrated after a year.

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Substance A is being observed and it was recorded that its half – life is 6 months. Determine
the amount of substance A that has been disintegrated after a year.

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