The half-life period of radioactive decay of ${}^{14}C$ is $5730 \ years$. An archaeological artifact contains $80\%$ of ${}^{14}C$ as compared to a living tree. Calculate the age of the sample in $years$.

  • A
    $1845$
  • B
    $5730$
  • C
    $4689$
  • D
    $3265$

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