Skeletal remains of the so-called "Pittsburgh Man", unearthed in Pennsylvania, had lost 74% of the carbon 14 they originally contained. Determine the approximate age of the bones. Hint: the decay constant k for carbon 14 is equal to 0.00012.
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A. The approximate age of bones is 10,103 year(s).
B. The approximate age of bones is 9,694 year(s).
C. The approximate age of bones is 7,770 year(s).
D. The approximate age of bones is 11,226 year(s).


Answer: D

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