Two samples $A$ and $B$ contain equal amount of radioactive substances. If $(1/8)^{th}$ of sample $A$ and $(1/128)^{th}$ of sample $B$ remain after $9 \text{ hours}$, then the ratio of half-life period of $B$ to that of $A$ is

  • A
    $9 : 7$
  • B
    $7 : 3$
  • C
    $3 : 7$
  • D
    $3 : 1$

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