At any instant the ratio of the amount of radioactive substances is $2 : 1$. If their half lives be respectively $12$ and $16$ hours, then after two days, what will be the ratio of the substances

  • A

    $ 1 : 1$

  • B

    $2 : 1$

  • C

    $1 : 2$

  • D

    $1 : 4$

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