The half-life for decay of ${}^{14}C$ by $\beta$-emission is $5730 \ yr$. The fraction of ${}^{14}C$ that decays in a sample that is $22920 \ yr$ old would be

  • A
    $\frac{1}{8}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{16}$
  • C
    $\frac{7}{8}$
  • D
    $\frac{15}{16}$

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