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The charcoal from ashes found in a cave gave 7.4 14C counts per gram per minute. Wood from the outer portion of a growing tree gives a comparable count of 15.3. The half-life of 14C is 5700 years. How old are the ashes?

▸ 5700 y

▸ 5437 y

▸ 3245 y

▸ 9220 y

▸ 5970 y
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