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Kate plays bass in a band. The band practices in the garage that is next to her house, and her
parents have begun to complain about the noise. Kate's parents want the band to practice
elsewhere, but there is no space available at the other band members' houses. Kate wants to know
how she can best block the noise. She finds three different types of insulation and puts them on the
garage walls. She puts blankets on one wall, cardboard with spray foam on another wall, and
fiberglass insulation on a third wall. She does not cover the wall containing the automatic garage
door. Then she asks the singer to go listen from outside each wall while the rest of the band
members play their instruments.
What is the problem?
a)How can Kate make her parents happy?
b) How can Kate best block the noise?
c) How can Kate's band play the best music?
d) How loud is Kate's bands' music?
What is b) How can Kate best block the noise?