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advanced-mathIodine-131 has a half-life of 8 days. A hospital receives 200 grams. How much will remain after 32 days?
A
12.5 grams
B
25 grams
C
6.25 grams
D
50 grams
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Calculate using half-lives.
- Half-lives: half-lives.
- Remaining: grams.
- Formula: .
💡 Strategic Tip: 4 half-lives means of original remains.
Choice B is incorrect because this is after 3 half-lives (24 days). Choice C is incorrect because this would be after 5 half-lives (40 days). Choice D is incorrect because this is after 2 half-lives (16 days).