WAEC Further Mathematics 2010 Question 5

Question 5

Indices and Logarithms

Simplify log58 / log5√8

  1. A.−2
  2. B.−½
  3. C.½
  4. D.2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (2)

Explanation

log5√8 = ½ log58, so the fraction is log58 ÷ (½ log58) = 2.