WAEC Mathematics 2021 Question 4

Question 4

Logarithms

If log102 = m and log103 = n, find log1024 in terms of m and n.

  1. A.3m + n
  2. B.m + 3n
  3. C.4mn
  4. D.3mn
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (3m + n)

Explanation

24 = 23 × 3, so log 24 = 3 log 2 + log 3 = 3m + n.