MATHEMATICS
JAMB 2020 - Question 3
Mathematics 2020 JAMB Past Questions - Question 3: If log 10 to base 8 = X, evaluate log 5 to base 8 in terms of X.
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
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Correct Answer
C
Explanation
log810 = X = log82x5log82 + log85 = XBase 8 can be written as 2^3log82=ytherefore 2=8yy=1313=log82taking 13 to the other side of the original equationlog85=X−13

