A machine shop has 120 equally noisy machines that together produce an intensity level of 92 dBdB. Part A If the intensity level must be reduced to 86 dBdB , how many machines must be turned off?

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Problem 21PE: People with good hearing can perceive sounds as low in level as 8.00 dB at a frequency of 3000 Hz....
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A machine shop has 120 equally noisy machines that together produce an intensity level of 92 dBdB.
 
 

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If the intensity level must be reduced to 86 dBdB , how many machines must be turned off?
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