Question

Evaluate ln 5.
a) 0.62
b) 0.70
c) 1.61
d) 1.95

Answer 1

The natural logarithm of 5 is approximately 1.61.

Step-by-step explanation:

To evaluate ln 5, we can use the natural logarithm property that states ln(x) = y if and only if e^y = x. In this case, we have ln 5 = y if and only if e^y = 5. To find the value of y, we can raise e to the power of y and solve for y:

e^y = 5

y = ln(5)

Using a calculator, we find that ln(5) is approximately 1.61. Therefore, the correct option is c) 1.61.