The activity of a radioactive material is $6.4 \times 10^{-4} \text{ curie}$. Its half-life is $5 \text{ days}$. The activity will become $5 \times 10^{-6} \text{ curie}$ after how many days?

  • A
    $7$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $25$
  • D
    $35$

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