JAMB Mathematics 1985 Question 8

Question 8

Logarithms

Without using tables, evaluate log2 4 + log42 − log255

  1. A.1/2
  2. B.1/5
  3. C.0
  4. D.5
  5. E.2.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (2.)

Explanation

log₂4 = 2, log₄2 = ½ (since √4 = 2) and log₂₅5 = ½. So 2 + ½ − ½ = 2.