If ${N_0}$ is the original mass of the substance of half life period ${T_{1/2}} = 5$ years, then the amount of substance left after $15$ years is

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  • A

    ${N_0}/8$

  • B

    ${N_0}/16$

  • C

    ${N_0}/2$

  • D

    ${N_0}/4$

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