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Numerical Methods: Euler to Runge–Kutta · Medium problem

A radioactive sample decays via y′=−0.5yy' = -0.5y (y in mg), y(0)=100y(0) = 100. Euler's method with h=1h = 1 year gives y(1)≈50y(1) \approx 50 mg and y(2)≈25y(2) \approx 25 mg. Using linear interpolation between these two Euler estimates, find the estimated time (in years) at which the sample first reaches 4040 mg. Express your answer as a common fraction.