1970 AHSME Problems/Problem 8

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Problem

If $a=log_8(225)$ and $b=log_2(15)$, then

$\text{(A) } a=b/2\quad \text{(B) } a=2b/3\quad \text{(C) } a=b\quad \text{(D) } b=a/2\quad \text{(E) } a=3b/2$

Solution

$\fbox{B}$

See also

1970 AHSC (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 7
Followed by
Problem 9
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