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The fire engine siren emits a 750 Hz sound as travels at 85 km/hr. Calculate the...

The fire engine siren emits a 750 Hz sound as travels at 85 km/hr. Calculate the frequencies heard by a stationary observer as the fire engine approaches and then travels away from the observer.

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