The radiation emitted by a radioactive substance with a half-life of $30 \ min$ is measured by a Geiger-Muller counter. If the count rate drops to $5 \ \text{disintegrations/sec}$ in $2 \ \text{hours}$, find the initial disintegration rate.

  • A
    $80$
  • B
    $200$
  • C
    $250$
  • D
    $40$

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