turkey-yks 2021 Q13
Simplify or Evaluate a Logarithmic Expression
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On a calculator, when an operation is performed, the machine displays the result as a whole number if the result is an integer, or displays the integer part along with the first two decimal places after the decimal point if the result is a decimal number.
When Nevzat performs the operation $\ln ( 9{,}6 )$ on this calculator, he sees the value 2.26 on the screen, and when he performs the operation $\ln ( 0{,}3 )$, he sees the value $-1{,}20$ on the screen.
When Nevzat performs the operation $\ln ( 0{,}5 )$ on this calculator, what value does he see on the screen?
A) $-0{,}61$
B) $-0{,}65$
C) $-0{,}69$
D) $-0{,}73$
E) $-0{,}77$