OAU Post-UTME Mathematics 2012 Question 4

Question 4

Logarithms

Find the value of y if ½ log3y = 2

  1. A.9
  2. B.18
  3. C.9/2
  4. D.81
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (81)

Explanation

log3y = 4, so y = 34 = 81.