$1.0 \ g$ of radioactive sodium decays to $0.25 \ g$ in $16 \ hours$. Calculate the time required for $48 \ g$ of the same radioactive sodium to decay to $3.0 \ g$. (in $hours$)

  • A
    $48$
  • B
    $32$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $16$

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