Use the Properties of Logarithms to Approximate $\ln \frac { 5 } { 31 },$

question 26

Multiple Choice

Use the properties of logarithms to approximate $\ln \frac { 5 } { 31 },$ given that $\ln 5 \approx 1.6094$ and $\ln 31 \approx 3.4340$

• A)-5.0434
• B)-1.8246
• C)0.4687
• D)5.5267
• E)5.0434

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