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25 February, 17:52

a rock sample contains 25 percent k-40 and 75 percent daughter product ar-40. if k-40 has a half-life of 1.3 billion years, how old is the rock?

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  1. 25 February, 19:35
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    2.6 billion years old

    Explanation:

    Initial:

    100% k-40

    0% ar-40

    After 1.3 billion years:

    50% k-40

    50% ar-40

    After 2.6 billion years:

    25% k-40

    75% ar-40

    So the rock is 2.6 billion years old.
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