If 10 2=0.3010 and 10 3=0.4771, then the value of 10 1.5 is

ABC26GN2091 · Logarithms

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Logarithms · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:

If $\log _{10} 2=0.3010$ and $\log _{10} 3=0.4771$, then the value of $\log _{10} 1.5$ is

(a)0.1761

(b)0.7116

(c)0.7161

(d)0.7611

Answer

Answer (as printed): A

Explanation

$$\log_{10}(1.5)=\log_{10}\left(\frac{3}{2}\right)=\log_{10}3-\log_{10}2=(0.4771-0.3010)=0.1761$$

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.