SOLUTION: Use the change-of-base formula to approximate the logarithm accurate to the nearest ten thousandth. log5(30) = ?

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Question 628159: Use the change-of-base formula to approximate the logarithm accurate to the nearest ten thousandth.

log5(30) = ?
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log5(30) = log (30)/log(5) = 2.1133   || Using Calculator.  Note: log is base ten