A Fossil Is 15,000 Years Old ${ } ^ { 14 } \mathrm { C }$

Short Answer

A fossil is 15,000 years old. What percentage of the ratio of ${ } ^ { 14 } \mathrm { C }$ to ${ } ^ { 12 } \mathrm { C }$ in the atmosphere is the ratio found in the fossil? The half-life of ${ } ^ { 14 } \mathrm { C }$ is 5,730 years. Round your answer to one decimal place.