Two sound waves of slightly different frequencies have an amplitude ratio of $11/9$. What is the difference in sound levels (in decibels) between the maximum and minimum intensities heard at a point?

  • A
    $100$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $16$
  • D
    $20$

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