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2002 AMC 12A Problems/Problem 14

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Problem

For all positive integers n, let f(n)=\log_{2002} n^2. Let N=f(11)+f(13)+f(14). Which of the following relations is true?

\text{(A) }N<1\qquad\text{(B) }N=1\qquad\text{(C) }1<N<2\qquad\text{(D) }N=2\qquad\text{(E) }N>2

Solution

First, note that 2002 = 11 \cdot 13 \cdot 14.

Using the fact that for any base we have \log a + \log b = \log ab, we get that N = \log_{2002} (11^2 \cdot 13^2 \cdot 14^2) = \log_{2002} 2002^2 = \boxed{2}.

See Also

2002 AMC 12A (Problems • Resources)
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Problem 13 		Followed by
Problem 15
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