How long will it keep before its activity is reduced

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Question: A 154.7 mCi sample of a radioactive isotope is purchased by a medical supply house. If the sample has a half-life of 14 days,

Part A: How long will it keep before its activity is reduced to 15.47 mCi?

Answer in units of days.

I need help to find how long it will keep before its activity is reduced.

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