Question
The ratio of $\frac{{ }^{14} \mathrm{C}}{{ }^{12} \mathrm{C}}$ in a piece of wood is $\frac{1}{8}$ part that of atmosphere. If half life of ${ }^{14} \mathrm{C}$ is 5730 years, the age of wood sample is ________ years.
Correct Answer
17190