A count rate meter shows a count of $240$ per minute from a given radioactive source. One hour later the meter shows a count rate of $30$ per minute. The half-life of the source is ..........$min$

  • A

    $120$

  • B

    $80$

  • C

    $30 $

  • D

    $20$

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