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Given that carbon: `14("C"_(14) )` decays at a constant rate In such a way that it reduces to 50% in 5568 yr. Then, the age of an old wooden piece In which the carbon Is only 12.5% of the original Is equal to

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Rs. 16704

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Rs. 16705

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Rs. 16604

D

Rs. 16606

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