Given $\log _ { 10 } 2 \approx 0.3010 \text { and } \log _ { 10 } 3 \approx 0.4771$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Given $\log _ { 10 } 2 \approx 0.3010 \text { and } \log _ { 10 } 3 \approx 0.4771$ find the logarithm without using a calculator.
- $\log _ { 10 } 24$

• A) 0.4308
• B) 1.3801
• C) 1.7323
• D) 0.5044

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