Solve the Problem $M ( x ) = \log \left( \frac { x } { 10 ^ { - 3 } } \right)$

question 48

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The Richter Scale measures the magnitude M of an earthquake. An earthquake whose seismographic reading measures x millimeters 100 kilometers from the epicenter has magnitude M given byven by $M ( x ) = \log \left( \frac { x } { 10 ^ { - 3 } } \right)$ . Give Giv
The magnitude of an earthquake that resulted in a seismographic reading of 99,236 millimeters 100 kilometers
From its epicenter. Round to the nearest tenth.

• A)9.0
• B)2.0
• C)7.0
• D)8.0

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