WAEC Further Mathematics 2007 Question 8

Question 8

Indices and Logarithms

Given that log2 y½ = log5 125, find the value of y.

  1. A.16
  2. B.25
  3. C.36
  4. D.64
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Answer: D (64)

Explanation

log₅ 125 = 3, so y½ = 2³ = 8 and y = 64.