The half-life of radioactive $C^{14}$ is $5760 \ years$. In how many years will a $200 \ mg$ sample of $C^{14}$ be reduced to $25 \ mg$?

  • A
    $11520$
  • B
    $23040$
  • C
    $5760$
  • D
    $17280$

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