WAEC Mathematics 1993 Question 8

Question 8

Logarithms

Simplify: log√27 / log 81

  1. A.1/6
  2. B.3/8
  3. C.1/2
  4. D.¾
  5. E.6
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (3/8)

Explanation

√27 = 33/2 and 81 = 34, so the ratio is (3/2 log 3) ÷ (4 log 3) = 3/8.