JAMB Mathematics 2000 Question 11

Question 11

Logarithms

Evaluate 5−3log52 × 22log23

  1. A.8
  2. B.1⅛
  3. C.2/5
  4. D.1/8
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (1⅛)

Explanation

5−3log52 = 5log5(2−3) = 1/8 and 22log23 = 32 = 9. The product is 9/8 = 1⅛.