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=LOG(n, base)=
=LOG(n, base)=
*Where 'n' is a positive real number and
*Where <math>n</math> is a positive real number and
*'base' is the base of the logarithm.
*<math>base</math> is the base of the logarithm.
LOG() determines the logarithm of a number to a specified base.
LOG() determines the logarithm of a number to a specified base.
LOG(4, 0.5) ''returns -2''
LOG(4, 0.5) ''returns -2''
*The number should be a positive real number. Else Calci displays NaN error message.
*The number <math>n</math> should be a positive real number. Else Calci displays NaN error message.
*The base should be a positive real number. Else Calci displays NaN error message.
*The <math>base</math> should be a positive real number. Else Calci displays NaN error message.
*If the base is omitted, Calci assumes it to be 10.
*If the <math>base</math> is omitted, Calci assumes it to be 10.
*LOG() can be used in an equation as -
*LOG() can be used in an equation as -
LOG(LOG(10,2),3) + LOG(10,2) ''returns 4.414711580210549''
LOG(LOG(10,2),3) + LOG(10,2) ''returns 4.414711580210549''