If I increase the volume on my stereo by 10 dB, from 60 dB to 70 dB, my family will probably perceive the loudness of the music as
A. 10 times louder than before.
B. 100 times louder than before.
C. 2 times louder than before.
D. about the same as before.
Answer: C
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