UI Post-UTME Mathematics 2013 Question 17

Question 17

Logarithms

Simplify log2√8 + log3√3

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

Answer: C (2)

Explanation

log₂√8 = log₂2^(3/2) = 3/2 and log₃√3 = 1/2; the sum is 2.