The $C^{14}$ to $C^{12}$ ratio in a wooden article is $13\%$ that of the fresh wood. Calculate the age of the wooden article. Given that the half-life of $C^{14}$ is $5770 \ years$.

  • A
    $16989$
  • B
    $16858$
  • C
    $15675$
  • D
    $17700$

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