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Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Equations — Unit test

Question 21 • LCSD-CR-Mathematics for College Algebra-S2-1200710

The loudness, L, measured in decibels (Db), of a sound intensity, I, measured in watts per square meter, is defined as , where and is the least intense sound a human ear can hear. Jessica is listening to soft music at a sound intensity level of 10-9 on her computer while she does her homework. Braylee is completing her homework while listening to very loud music at a sound intensity level of 10-3 on her headphones. How many times louder is Braylee’s music than Jessica’s?

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A
times louder
Option A
B
3 times louder
C
30 times louder
D
90 times louder
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