Evaluate the Logarithm $\log _ { 1 / 3 } 0.211$

question 52

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the logarithm $\log _ { 1 / 3 } 0.211$ using the change of base formula. Round to 3 decimal places.

• A) \(- 1.556\)
• B) \(1.709\)
• C) \(0.706\)
• D) \(1.416\)
• E) \(- 0.676\)

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