OAU Post-UTME Mathematics 2012 Question 3

Question 3

Logarithms

Evaluate log8128 + log39

  1. A.19
  2. B.48
  3. C.13/3
  4. D.6
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (13/3)

Explanation

128 = 87/3, so log8128 = 7/3. log39 = 2. Total 7/3 + 2 = 13/3.