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The rate constant for the radioactive decay of `C-11 is 0.0341 min^(-1)`. How long will it take for a sample of C-11 to decrease to `(1)/(4)` of its original activity?

A

20.3min

B

29.3min

C

40.6min

D

58.6min

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