$A$ radioactive sample decays by two modes: $\alpha$-decay and $\beta$-decay. $66.6\%$ of the time it decays by $\alpha$-decay and $33.3\%$ of the time it decays by $\beta$-decay. If the effective half-life of the sample is $60 \text{ years}$,what will be the half-life of the sample if it decays only by $\alpha$-decay? (in years)

  • A
    $30$
  • B
    $90$
  • C
    $120$
  • D
    $180$

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