$A$ radioactive isotope having a half-life of $3 \ days$ was received after $12 \ days$. It was found that there were $3 \ g$ of the isotope in the container. The initial weight of the isotope when packed was ......... $g$.

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $24$
  • C
    $36$
  • D
    $48$

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