Tritium has a half-life of $12.5\; y$ undergoing beta decay. What fraction of a sample of pure tritium will remain undecayed after $25\; y$?

  • A
    $1$/$2$
  • B
    $1$/$4$
  • C
    $1$/$8$
  • D
    $1$/$16$

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