Assume that log 5 06690 Determine the value of log 500Solut

Assume that log 5 = 0.6690. Determine the value of log 500.

Solution

log 500

= log (5*100)

= log (5*10^2)

= log(5) + log (10^2)

= 0.6690 +2*log (10)

= 0.6690 +2*1

= 0.6690 +2

= 2.6690

Answer:2.6690