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The ratio of 14C to 12C in living organisms is 1.3 × 10-12. The fossilized remains of an organism are discovered and the ratio of 14C to 12C in the fossil is measured to be 4.6 × 10-13. How long ago, in years was the organism alive? (The half life of 14C is 5,730 years.)

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