Solve the problem.
-A certain radioactive isotope decays at a rate of 2% per 100 years. If t represents time in years and y represents the amount of the isotope left then the equation for the situation is In how many years will there be 86% of the isotope left?
A) 236 yr
B)1400 yr
C) 700 yr
D) 754 yr

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Solve the problem.
-A certain radioactive isotope decays at a rate of 2% per 100 years. If t represents time in years and y represents the amount of the isotope left then the equation for the situation is  In how many years will there be 86% of the isotope left?
A) 236 yr 
B)1400 yr 
C) 700 yr 
D) 754 yr

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The Answer of Solve the problem.
-A certain radioactive isotope decays at a rate of 2% per 100 years. If t represents time in years and y represents the amount of the isotope left then the equation for the situation is  In how many years will there be 86% of the isotope left?
A) 236 yr 
B)1400 yr 
C) 700 yr 
D) 754 yr

Solve the Problem. -A Certain Radioactive Isotope Decays at a Rate of 2