SOLUTION: If log(y) = 2.5, calculate y. Round answer to the nearest hundredth.

Question 744064: If log(y) = 2.5, calculate y. Round answer to the nearest hundredth.

Found 2 solutions by solver91311, stanbon:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use the definition of logarithms and the convention that if the base is not specified, base 10 is assumed.

So

Use your calculator and round as instructed.

If you use the convention that with an unspecified base means the log to the base , that is means , then replace 10 with in the above.

John

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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If log(y) = 2.5, calculate y. Round answer to the nearest hundredth.
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y = 10^2.5
y = 316.23
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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