JAMB Mathematics 2007 Question 33

Question 33

Logarithms

If log102 = x, express log1012.5 in terms of x.

  1. A.2(1 + x)
  2. B.2 + 3x
  3. C.2(1 − x)
  4. D.2 − 3x
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (2 − 3x)

Explanation

12.5 = 100/8, so log 12.5 = log 100 − 3 log 2 = 2 − 3x.