How old was the sample in years

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Calculate the answer of the following problem

Problem- The amount of carbon present after t years is given by the exponential equation A = A₀e^kt, with k=-(ln2/5600). A sample from a refuse deposit had 51% of the carbon 14 found in a contemporary living sample.

Part 1- How old was the sample in years?

I want assistance to find the sample how many years old.

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