GCE Mathematics 1990 Question 5

Question 5

Logarithms

Simplify: (log√8)/(log 8)

  1. A.1/3
  2. B.1/2
  3. C.1/3 log√2
  4. D.1/3 log√8
  5. E.1/2 log√2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1/2)

Explanation

log√8 = log 81/2 = ½ log 8, so the fraction is ½.