$A$ radioactive substance decays to $\left(\frac{1}{16}\right)^{th}$ of its initial activity in $80\, days$. The half-life of the radioactive substance expressed in days is ... .

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $200$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $4$

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