Solve the problem.In the formula A(t) = A0ekt, A is the amount of radioactive material remaining from an initial amount A0 at a given time t, and k is a negative constant determined by the nature of the material. A certain radioactive isotope decays at a rate of 0.125% annually. Determine the half-life of this isotope, to the nearest year.

A. 241 years
B. 555 years
C. 6 years
D. 400 years


Answer: B

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