$A$ radioactive isotope having a half-life period of $3 \ days$ was received after $12 \ days$. If $3 \ g$ of the isotope is left in the container,what would be the initial mass of the isotope?.......... $g$

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $36$
  • C
    $48$
  • D
    $24$

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