The half-life of the isotope $^{11}Na^{24}$ is $15 \text{ hr}$. How much time does it take for $(7/8)$ of a sample of this isotope to decay (in $\text{ hour}$)?

  • A
    $45$
  • B
    $60$
  • C
    $75$
  • D
    $90$

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