Number of nuclei of a radioactive substance at time $t = 0$ are $1000$ and $900$ at time $t = 2$ $s$. Then number of nuclei at time $t = 4$ $s$ will be

  • A

    $800$

  • B

    $810$

  • C

    $790$

  • D

    $700$

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