If ${N_0}$ is the original mass of the substance of half-life period ${T_{1/2}} = 5 \text{ years}$,then the amount of substance left after $15 \text{ years}$ is

  • A
    ${N_0}/8$
  • B
    ${N_0}/16$
  • C
    ${N_0}/2$
  • D
    ${N_0}/4$

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