The mass of a radioactive substance follows a continuous exponential decay model, with a decay rate parameter of 8.5% per day. Find the half-life of this substance (that is, the time it takes for one-half the original amount in a given sample of this substance to decay). Note: This is a continuous exponential decay model. Do not round any intermediate computations, and round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

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The mass of a radioactive substance follows a continuous exponential decay model, with a decay rate parameter of 8.5% per day. Find the half-life of this
substance (that is, the time it takes for one-half the original amount in a given sample of this substance to decay).
Note: This is a continuous exponential decay model.
Do not round any intermediate computations, and round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
days
Transcribed Image Text:The mass of a radioactive substance follows a continuous exponential decay model, with a decay rate parameter of 8.5% per day. Find the half-life of this substance (that is, the time it takes for one-half the original amount in a given sample of this substance to decay). Note: This is a continuous exponential decay model. Do not round any intermediate computations, and round your answer to the nearest hundredth. days
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