An original sample of K-40 has a mass of 25.00 grams.
After 3.9 m 109 years, 3.125 grams of the original sample remains unchanged.
What is the half-life of K-40?
First step is to determine the remaining decimal amount.
3.125 grams /25.00 grams = 0.125
Second step is to determine the number of half lives.
(1/2)^n = 0.125
N log (1/2) = log 0.125
N = 3 years
