The loudness of sound decreases as the distance from the source increases. Doubling the distance from a sound multiplies the relative intensity of the sound by one-fourth. If the sound of a speaker is recorded at 80 decibels at 4 feet, what is the decibel reading at 8 feet?

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Doubling the distance from a sound multiplies the relative intensity of the sound by one-fourth. So, the decibel reading at 8 feet is 80 - 6 = 74 decibels.

The Loudness of Sound Decreases as the Distance from the Source