For a radioactive material,the half-life is $10$ minutes. If initially there are $600$ nuclei,the time taken (in minutes) for the disintegration of $450$ nuclei is:

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    $30$

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