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On a scale that measures the intensity of a certain phenomenon, a reading of n + 1 corresponds to an intensity that is 10 times the intensity corresponding to a reading of n. On that scale, the intensity corresponding to a reading of 8 is how many times as great as the intensity corresponding to a reading of 3?
A) 5
B) 50
C) 10^5
D) 5^10
E) 8^10 - 3^10
OA is C
Source is OG 12th ed. PS 98.
Someone please explain the approach to this problem.
Thanks.
A) 5
B) 50
C) 10^5
D) 5^10
E) 8^10 - 3^10
OA is C
Source is OG 12th ed. PS 98.
Someone please explain the approach to this problem.
Thanks.
