If log 2 = 0.3010 and log 2(^y) = 1.8062, find; correct to the nearest whole number, the value of y.
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A.
6 -
B.
5 -
C.
4 -
D.
-5
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
(log2 = 0.3010hspace{1mm}given\
log2^y = 1.8062\
∴ ylog2 = 1.8062\
y=frac{1.8062}{logy}=frac{1.8062}{0.3010}=6)