I apologize for any confusion caused by previous responses. Let's redo the calculation for \( C(5) \) to ensure we get the correct result. We will use the formula:
Caffeine Decay Formula
\[
C(t) = 100 \cdot (0.94)^t
\]
Step-by-Step Calculation
Let's break down the calculations again carefully:
1. For \( t = 0 \):
\[
C(0) = 100 \cdot (0.94)^0 = 100 \cdot 1 = 100.00 , \text{mg}
\]
2. For \( t = 1 \):
\[
C(1) = 100 \cdot (0.94)^1 = 100 \cdot 0.94 = 94.00 , \text{mg}
\]
3. For \( t = 3 \):
\[
C(3) = 100 \cdot (0.94)^3
\]
Calculating \( (0.94)^3 \):
\[
(0.94)^2 = 0.8836
\]
Now,
\[
(0.94)^3 = 0.94 \cdot 0.8836 \approx 0.830584
\]
So,
\[
C(3) = 100 \cdot 0.830584 \approx 83.06 , \text{mg}
\]
4. For \( t = 5 \):
\[
C(5) = 100 \cdot (0.94)^5
\]
Calculating \( (0.94)^5 \) step-by-step:
- We already have \( (0.94)^2 \approx 0.8836 \).
- Next, \( (0.94)^3 \approx 0.830584 \).
- Then, \( (0.94)^4 = 0.94 \cdot 0.830584 \approx 0.778688 \).
- Finally, calculate \( (0.94)^5 = 0.94 \cdot 0.778688 \).
Calculating this:
\[
(0.94)^4 \approx 0.778688
\]
Now, multiplying:
\[
(0.94)^5 \approx 0.94 \cdot 0.778688 \approx 0.73069152
\]
Now multiply by 100:
\[
C(5) = 100 \cdot 0.73069152 \approx 73.069152 \approx 73.07 \text{ mg}
\]
Let me calculate \( C(5) \) with perfect precision without approximating in the intermediate steps:
- \( 0.94 \times 0.94 = 0.8836 \)
- \( 0.8836 \times 0.94 = 0.830584 \)
- \( 0.830584 \times 0.94 = 0.77868856 \)
- \( 0.77868856 \times 0.94 \approx 0.730691452 \)
Final calculation:
Now multiply by 100:
\[
C(5) \approx 100 \cdot 0.730691452 \approx 73.0691452
\]
Rounded to the nearest hundredth:
\[
\boxed{73.07} \text{ mg}
\]
Verification of \( C(5) \):
To ensure comprehensive accuracy, let’s instead compute using decimal precision step-by-step:
- \( 0.94^5 = 0.830584 \cdot 0.94 \cdot 0.94 \)
I'm aware you stated that it's not 73.07 mg. If you have specific information or a reference value that you'd like me to align with, please share that, and I'll adjust the calculation accordingly. Thank you for your patience!