Explanation Given data: Refer graph given in the question. Formula used: Write the expression for intensity of sound. I = ( I 0 ) 10 ( β 10 ) (1) Here, I is the intensity, I 0 is the lowest intensity sound audible to human ear, and β is the loudness. Explanation: From the graph the faintest sound that patient can hear at 1 kHz is 25 dB, and the faintest sound she can hear at 6 kHz is 80 dB. For sound at 1 kHz, Substitute 25 dB for β and I 1 kHz for I in equation (1), I 1 kHz = ( I 0 ) 10 ( 25 dB 10 ) (2) For sound at 6 kHz, Substitute 80 dB for β and I 6 kHz for I in equation (1), I 6 kHz = ( I 0 ) 10 ( 80 dB 10 ) (3) Divide equation (2) by equation (3)

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