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 85% of the isotope left?

A. 1,500 yr
B. 813 yr
C. 234 yr
D. 750 yr


Answer: B

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A. - 
B. - 3, 1
C. No solution
D. - 

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