A radioactive element has half life period $800$ years. After $6400$ years what amount will remain?

  • [AIPMT 1989]
  • A

    $\frac{1}{4}$

  • B

    $\frac{1}{16}$

  • C

    $\frac{1}{8}$

  • D

    $\frac{1}{256}$

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