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The decay rate of certain substance is directly proportional to the amount present at that instant.Initially there are 27 grams of substance and 3 hours later it is found that 8 grams left.The amount left after one more hour is……….

A

`5 2/3 grams`

B

`5 1/3` grams

C

`5.1` grams

D

`5.5` grams

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  • The dcay rate of certain substance is directly proporational to the amount present at that instant . Intitially there are 27 grams of substance and 3 hours later it is found that 8 grams left. The amount left after one more hour is …

    A
    `5(2)/(3)` grams
    B
    `5(1)/(3)`grams
    C
    `5*1` grams
    D
    5 grams

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