$A$ radioactive substance has a half-life $(t_{1/2})$ of $60 \ minutes$. After $3 \ hours$,what percentage of the radioactive substance will remain?

  • A
    $50$
  • B
    $75$
  • C
    $25$
  • D
    $12.5$

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