A sample originally contained $$10^{20}$$ radioactive atoms, which emit $$\alpha$$-particles. The ratio of $$\alpha$$ particles emitted in the third year to that emitted during the second year is 0.3. How many $$\alpha$$ particles were emitted in the first year?

A

$$3 \times 10^{18}$$

B

$$3 \times 10^{19}$$

C

$$5 \times 10^{18}$$

D

$$7 \times 10^{19}$$