In Living Organisms, C-14 Atoms Disintegrate at a Rate of 15.3

Multiple Choice

In living organisms, C-14 atoms disintegrate at a rate of 15.3 atoms per minute per gram of carbon. A charcoal sample from an archaeological site has a C-14 disintegration rate of 9.16 atoms per minute per gram of carbon. Estimate the age of this sample. The half-life of C-14 is 5730 years.

A) 3170 years
B) 3430 years
C) 4020 years
D) 4790 years
E) 6750 years