A radioactive element X with half life 2...

A radioactive element X with half life 2 hrs decays giving a stable element Y. After a time `t`, ratio of X to Y atoms is `1 : 15`. Time `t` is.

A

6 hrs

B

4 hrs

C

8 hrs

D

16 hrs.

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