$C^{14}$ has a half-life of $5700$ years. At the end of $11400$ years,the actual amount left is:

  • A
    $0.5$ of original amount
  • B
    $0.25$ of original amount
  • C
    $0.125$ of original amount
  • D
    $0.0625$ of original amount

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