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`A` and `B` are two radioactive substances whose half lives are `1` and `2` years respectively. Initially `10 gm` of `A` and `1 gm` of `B` is taken. The time (approximate) after which they will have same quantity remaining is.

A

6.62 yr

B

5 yr

C

3.2 yr

D

7 yr

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