$A$ radioactive isotope has a half-life of $20 \ days$. If $100 \ g$ of the substance is taken,the weight of the isotope remaining after $40 \ days$ is ......... $g$.

  • A
    $25$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • C
    $60$
  • D
    $40$

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