The half-life of $^{60}Co$ is $7 \ years$. If $1 \ g$ of it decays,the amount of the substance remaining after $28 \ years$ is (in $g$)

  • A
    $0.25$
  • B
    $0.125$
  • C
    $0.0625$
  • D
    $0.50$

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