$A$ radioactive material decays by simultaneous emissions of two particles with half-lives of $1400 \, years$ and $700 \, years$ respectively. What will be the time after which one-third of the material remains? (Take $\ln 3 = 1.1$) (In $years$)

  • A
    $1110$
  • B
    $340$
  • C
    $740$
  • D
    $700$

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