The half-life of carbon-14 is 5730 years. The wrapping of an Egyptian mummy gave off 3.8 counts per minute per gram of carbon. A piece of linen purchased today would give an activity of 15 counts per minute per gram of carbon. How old is the mummy? years old

The half-life of carbon-14 is 5730 years. The wrapping of an Egyptian mummy gave off 3.8 counts per minute per gram of carbon. A piece of linen purchased today would give an activity of 15 counts per minute per gram of carbon. How old is the mummy? years old

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