$A$ radioactive substance has a half-life of $1$ year. The fraction of this material that would remain after $5$ years will be

  • A
    $\frac{1}{32}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{4}{5}$

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