You transmit a signal with 100 mW (milliwatts). Unfortunately, the signal isn't sufficient, so you increase the transmission level by 3 dB (decibels). Why is 200 mW the solution?

I'm currently working through an 1,100-page book and haven't had any problems so far. There are always ten exam questions per chapter. Then the following question, which was never discussed in the book: You transmit a 100 mW signal. Unfortunately, this signal isn't sufficient, so you increase the transmit level by 3 dB. What is…