A fossil was found and determined by radiometric dating to be 11,400 years old. What is the ratio of carbon-14 to carbon-12 in this fossil compared to its environment?
A. 12.5%
B. 25%
C. 37.5%
D. 50%
Answer:B
A fossil was found and determined by radiometric dating to be 11,400 years old. What is the ratio of carbon-14 to carbon-12 in this fossil compared to its environment?
A. 12.5% B. 25% C. 37.5% D. 50%