Solve the problem.A fossilized leaf contains 25% of its normal amount of carbon 14. How old is the fossil (to the nearest year)? Use 5600 years as the half-life of carbon 14.

A. 25,959 years old
B. 34,818 years old
C. 2320 years old
D. 11,180 years old


Answer: D

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