JAMB Mathematics 1980 Question 39

Question 39

Logarithms

Simplify 102 + log105

  1. A.500
  2. B.2log105
  3. C.10
  4. D.25
  5. E.log107.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (500)

Explanation

10^(2 + log₁₀5) = 10² × 10^(log₁₀5) = 100 × 5 = 500.