If a material has a half-life of 24 hours, how long do you have to wait until the amount of radioisotope is 1/4 its original amount?

A. 72 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 12 hours
D. 24 hours
E. practically forever, but it may be safe by then


Answer: B

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