If the half-life $(t_{1/2})$ of a first-order reaction is $20 \ minutes$,what fraction of the reactant remains after $40 \ minutes$?

  • A
    $1/4$
  • B
    $1/2$
  • C
    $1/8$
  • D
    $1/16$

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