$A$ radioactive substance of half-life $138.6 \text{ days}$ is placed in a box. After $n$ days, only $20\%$ of the substance is present. Then the value of $n$ is $[\ln(5) = 1.61]$.

  • A
    $693$
  • B
    $138.6$
  • C
    $277.2$
  • D
    $322$

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