WAEC Mathematics 1997 Question 30

Question 30

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Find the common ratio in the G.P: log 3, log 9, log 81……….

  1. A.1
  2. B.2
  3. C.3
  4. D.6
  5. E.9.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (2)

Explanation

log 9 = 2 log 3 and log 81 = 4 log 3, so each term is twice the one before: r = 2.