$A$ radioactive element emits $\alpha$ and $\beta$ particles. Its mean lives for $\alpha$ and $\beta$ decay are $1620$ years and $405$ years,respectively. After how many years will the activity be reduced to $1/4$ of its initial value?

  • A
    $405$
  • B
    $1620$
  • C
    $449$
  • D
    None of these

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