Solve the problem.An artifact is discovered at a certain site. If it has 52% of the carbon-14 it originally contained, what is the approximate age of the artifact to the nearest year? (carbon-14 decays at the rate of 0.0125% annually.)

A. 2272 yr
B. 3840 yr
C. 5231 yr
D. 4160 yr


Answer: C

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