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The fossil bone has a `^14C : ^12C` ratio, which is `[1/16]` of that in a living animal bone. If the half-life of `^14C` is 5730 years, then the age of the fossil bone is :

A

11460 years

B

17190 years

C

22920 years

D

45840 years

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