$A$ and $B$ are two radioactive elements. The mixture of these elements shows a total activity of $1200 \text{ disintegrations/minute}$. The half-life of $A$ is $1 \text{ day}$ and that of $B$ is $2 \text{ days}$. What will be the total activity after $4 \text{ days}$? Given,the initial number of atoms in $A$ and $B$ are equal.

  • A
    $200 \text{ dis/min}$
  • B
    $250 \text{ dis/min}$
  • C
    $500 \text{ dis/min}$
  • D
    $150 \text{ dis/min}$

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