The mean lives of a radioactive sample are $30$ years and $60$ years for $\alpha$-emission and $\beta$-emission respectively. If the sample decays by both $\alpha$-emission and $\beta$-emission simultaneously,the time after which only one-fourth of the sample remains is:

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $45$

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