$A$ radioactive element has a half-life of $1 \text{ day}$. After $3 \text{ days}$,the amount of the element left will be:

  • A
    $1/2$ of the original amount
  • B
    $1/4$ of the original amount
  • C
    $1/8$ of the original amount
  • D
    $1/16$ of the original amount

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