$10 \, g$ of radioactive material of half-life $15 \, \text{years}$ is kept in store for $20 \, \text{years}$. The disintegrated material is ............ $g$.

  • A
    $12.5$
  • B
    $10.5$
  • C
    $6.04$
  • D
    $4.03$

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