Therefore, if we work the 14 C: 12 C ratio at the time of death and the ratio today, we can calculate how much time has passed.
Ngakho-ke, uma sazi isilinganiso 14 C: 12 C ngesikhathi sokufa futhi isilinganiso wamanje, ungakwazi ukubala isidlulile singakanani isikhathi.