PROBLEM SOLVING When a plant or animal dies, it stops acquiring carbon-14 from the atmosphere. The amount y in grams) of carbon-14 in the body of an organism after t years is y= a(0.5)^t/5730, where a is the initial amount (in grams). What percent of the carbon-14 is released each year? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.

How much money does ron have left each month after his fixed expenses? ron graduated from college five years ago. he recently bought a house, but shares it with a housemate who pays him $800 a month for rent and utilities. ron is putting a budget worksheet together so he will have a better idea of where his money is going and where he can save. enlarge