An organic compound undergoes first-order decomposition. The time taken for its decomposition to $1/8$ and $1/10$ of its initial concentration are $t_{1/8}$ and $t_{1/10}$ respectively. What is the value of $\frac{t_{1/8}}{t_{1/10}} \times 10$? (Given: $\log_{10} 2 = 0.3$)

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $9$
  • C
    $7$
  • D
    $6$

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