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

  • A
    $1 : 1$
  • B
    $2 : 1$
  • C
    $1 : 2$
  • D
    $1 : 4$

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