Problema Solution

Bobbie is researching the probability of hearing loss in people who listen to loud music. She uses a scale numbered 1.0 to 10.0 to measure sound intensity. Each number on the scale represents an intensity 10 times greater than that of the number below it. For example, sound rated 4.3 is 10 times more intense than a 3.3. How much more intense is sound rated 7.6 than sound rated 5.6?

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7.6 - 5.6 = 2

Since each number on the scale represents an intensity 10 times greater than that of the number below it we have:

2*10 = 20

Sound rated 7.6 is 20 times more intense than a 5.6.