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A radio isotopesX with a half life `1.4xx10^9` years decays of Y which is stable . A sample of the rock from a cave was found to contain X and Y in the ratio `1:7` . The age of the rock is:

A

`1.96 xx 10^9` years

B

`3.92 xx10^9` years

C

`4.20 xx 10^9` years

D

`8.40 xx 10^9` years

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