$A$ radioactive source has a half-life of $6 \,h$. $A$ freshly prepared sample of the same exhibits radioactivity $32$ times the permissible safe value. The minimum time after which it would be possible to work safely with the source is (in $\,h$)

  • A
    $30$
  • B
    $24$
  • C
    $18$
  • D
    $12$

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