WAEC Mathematics 2009 Question 3

Question 3

Logarithms

If log 2 = x, log 3 = y and log 7 = z, find, in terms of x, y and z, the value of log(28/3).

  1. A.2x + y − z
  2. B.2x + z − y
  3. C.x + y − 2z
  4. D.x + z − y
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (2x + z − y)

Explanation

28/3 = 22 × 7 ÷ 3, so log(28/3) = 2 log 2 + log 7 − log 3 = 2x + z − y.