$A$ radioactive isotope $X$ with a half-life of $1.37 \times 10^9$ years decays to $Y$,which is stable. $A$ sample of rock from the moon was found to contain both the elements $X$ and $Y$ in the ratio of $1 : 7$. The age of the rock is

  • A
    $1.96 \times 10^8$ years
  • B
    $3.85 \times 10^9$ years
  • C
    $4.11 \times 10^9$ years
  • D
    $9.59 \times 10^9$ years

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