Aptitude - Logarithm - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Logarithm - General Questions (Q.No. 11)
11.
If log 2 = 0.30103, the number of digits in 264 is:
18
19
20
21
Answer: Option
Explanation:

log (264) = 64 x log 2
= (64 x 0.30103)
= 19.26592

Its characteristic is 19.

Hence, then number of digits in 264 is 20.

Discussion:
59 comments Page 6 of 6.

Shalini said:   1 decade ago
Why is it necessary to add 1 to 19? Why not just 19?

Zexter said:   10 years ago
The concept behind this is still not clear. If anyone knows it please explain it.

Dhanaa said:   9 years ago
I could not understand this concept. Please explain more if anybody knows.

Angel kavya said:   9 years ago
Good explanation, Thank you @Vicky.

Shryea said:   9 years ago
But here the characteristic logic is not matching with the previous one in the formula section.

Govardhan said:   9 years ago
Didn't understand please explain clearly.

Sowmya said:   9 years ago
Can't able to understand.

How it comes? Please explain in clear solution.

Nishtha said:   8 years ago
Didn't understand, please anyone explain it clearly.

Srajan said:   8 years ago
@Eswara.

Why we are adding 1?


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