Exponential log equation for negative y
CAT 2020 Slot 1 · Quantitative Ability · Hard · Logarithms
This is a hard Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2020 Slot 1 paper. It tests Logarithms. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
If is a negative number such that , then equals
- A.
\log_2 \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)
- B.
\log_2 \left(\frac{1}{5}\right)
- C.
-\log_2 \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)
- D.
-\log_2 \left(\frac{1}{5}\right)
Answer
A
Explanation
Taking logarithm base 2 on both sides:
Since :
Since is negative:
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