Use the decibel scale to answer the question.
-How much louder (more intense)is a 60-dB sound than a 50-dB sound?
A)1.2 times as loud
B)10,000,000 times as loud
C)25 times as loud
D)10 times as loud

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The decibel scale is logarithmic, meaning each 10 dB increase represents a tenfold increase in intensity. Therefore, a 60-dB sound is 10 times more intense than a 50-dB sound.

Use the Decibel Scale to Answer the Question