Question

Evaluate the following logarithmic expression. Round off your answer to two decimal places

Answer 1

Given:

`\log _{(1)/(5)}\left(0.174\right)`

Apply the properties of logarithms:

`=-\log_5\left(0.174\right)`

Solve:

`=-(-1.08652)=1.08652`

Round to two decimal places 1.09

Answer: 1.09