$A$ radioactive isotope having $t_{1/2} = 3 \ days$ was measured after $12 \ days$. If $3 \ g$ of the isotope remains in the container,what was the initial weight of the isotope (in $g$)?
- A$12$
- B$24$
- C$36$
- D$48$
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