WAEC Mathematics 1999 Question 9

Question 9

Logarithms

Simplify log78 − log72 + log74

  1. A.0
  2. B.2 log72
  3. C.3 log72
  4. D.4 log72.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (4 log72.)

Explanation

log7(8 ÷ 2 × 4) = log716 = log724 = 4 log72.