College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter 4, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - Chapter 4 Review - Exercises - Page 426: 107

Answer

$M_2=8.1$

Work Step by Step

The formula for Richter scale is, $M=\log \frac{I}{S}$. Whereas, $I$ is the Intensity of Earthquake and $S$ is Intensity of "Standard" Earthquake. $M_1=\log \frac{I}{S}=6.5$, $M_2=\log \frac{35I}{S}=\log35+\log \frac{I}{S}=8.1$,
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