$A$ radioactive element has a half-life of $20 \ \text{minutes}$. How much time should elapse before the element is reduced to $\frac{1}{8}$th of the original mass? (Answer in $\text{minutes}$)

  • A
    $40$
  • B
    $60$
  • C
    $80$
  • D
    $160$

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