The loudness L(x), measured in decibels, of a sound of intensity x, measured in watts per square meter, is defined as  watt per square meter is the least intense sound that a human ear can detect. Determine the loudness, in decibels, of the sound.At a recent Phish rock concert, sound intensity reached a level of 0.50 watt per square meter. To the nearest whole number, calculate the loudness of this sound in decibels.

A. 117 decibels
B. 112 decibels
C. 107 decibels
D. 123 decibels


Answer: A

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