1953 AMC 12 Problem 47
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47.
If is greater than zero, then the correct relationship is:
none of these
Answer: D
Small Hint:
Compare with an exponential function for
Big Hint:
The standard inequality is even stronger for common logarithms
Solution:
For the standard exponential inequality gives Taking natural logarithms yields If denotes the common logarithm, then so the same listed inequality holds.
Thus, the correct answer is D.