The hum from Courtney's computer bothers her roommate, who is a light sleeper. Because Courtney would like to stay up late to work without bothering her roommate, she might consider reducing the sound by
A) buying new thick rugs, curtains, and bedspreads to absorb some of the noise.
B) removing all fabrics from her dorm room, such as rugs and curtains.
C) surrounding the back and sides of the computer with shiny metal panels.
D) moving all objects, like lamps and chairs, that are between her computer and her roommate's bed.

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Buying new thick rugs, curtains, and bedspreads can help absorb some of the noise and reduce the hum from the computer. This will create a quieter environment for her roommate to sleep in without interfering with Courtney's work. Removing all fabrics from the room (B) might make it even louder. Surrounding the back and sides of the computer with shiny metal panels (C) may not reduce the sound significantly as it would simply reflect the sound waves. Moving the objects (D) between the computer and the bed may not have a significant impact on the noise level as sound travels in all directions.

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