The nuclear activity of a radioactive element becomes $\left(\frac{1}{8}\right)^{\text{th}}$ of its initial value in $30\, \text{years}$. The half-life of the radioactive element is $....\, \text{years}$.

  • A
    $15$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $25$

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