A Speaker Is Playing Music at 75 Decibels

question 46

Multiple Choice

A speaker is playing music at 75 decibels. A second speaker playing the same music at the same decibel reading is placed beside the first. What is the decibel reading of the pair of speakers?

• A)150 decibels
• B)180 decibels
• C)98 decibels
• D)78 decibels

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