Strontium 90 decays at a constant rate of 2.44% per year. Therefore, the equation for...

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Strontium 90 decays at a constant rate of 2.44% per year. Therefore, the equation for the amount P of strontium 90 after t years is P = Poe^-0.0244t. How long will it take for 15 grams of strontium to decay to 5 grams? Round answer to 2 decimal places. (Sec. 6.8/Textbook)4.50 years450.25 years45.03 years.40.50 years

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