JAMB Mathematics 1994 Question 3

Question 3

Logarithms

Evaluate log5(0.04)/(log318 − log32)

  1. A.1
  2. B.−1
  3. C.⅔
  4. D.−⅔
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (−1)

Explanation

0.04 = 1/25 = 5−2, so the top is −2. The bottom is log3(18 ÷ 2) = log39 = 2. So the value is −2/2 = −1.