WAEC Mathematics 1995 Question 5

Question 5

Logarithms

Given that log2a = log84, find a.

  1. A.21/2
  2. B.41/3
  3. C.42/3
  4. D.22/3
  5. E.23
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (22/3)

Explanation

log84 = 2/3 because 82/3 = 4. So log2a = 2/3 and a = 22/3.