Solve the Problem. -How Many Times More Intense Is an Earthquake That Measures

question 70

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-How many times more intense is an earthquake that measures 8.25 on the Richter scale than the minimum level for comparison? Round answer to the nearest integer.

• A) 825
• B) 177,827,941
• C) 8
• D) 83

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