Scenario 5-1: Imagine a Large-Scale Kitchen Operation Such as the Mandarin

Multiple Choice

Scenario 5-1: Imagine a large-scale kitchen operation such as the Mandarin, Boston Pizza, or Swiss Chalet. Even though restaurant customers might experience a relatively quiet, comfortable, and relaxing atmosphere out front, in the kitchen area there are many physical agents that can impair the safety and health of kitchen workers and servers.
-There are four mechanical dishwashers in the kitchen running at the following sound ratings: 82 dB,84 dB,86 dB,and 88 dB.A 2 dB difference translates to a noise factor increase of 2.1 dB,a 4 dB difference to a factor of 1.5,and a 6 dB difference to a factor of 1.0.Given this information,what is the total noise level coming from the dishwashers?

A) 85.0 dB
B) 86.1 dB
C) 87.5 dB
D) 89.0 dB