The count rate due to a sample of a radioactive isotope is measured for 80 minutes

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Problem

The count rate due to a sample of a radioactive isotope is measured for 80 minutes.
Time (minutes)Count rate (counts per second)
0480
20380
40300
60240
80190
What is the half-life of the isotope?

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