The half-life of a radioactive element is $12.5 \; h$ and its initial quantity is $256 \; g$. After how much time (in $h$) will its quantity remain $1 \; g$?

  • A
    $50$
  • B
    $100$
  • C
    $150$
  • D
    $200$

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