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If log⁡4x=−3/2\displaystyle \log_4 x = -3/2 Then x\displaystyle x is

Options

A1/8\displaystyle 1/8
B1/4\displaystyle 1/4
C1/2\displaystyle 1/2
D1/16\displaystyle 1/16
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Correct Answer

✅ Option d — 1/16\displaystyle 1/16

All Options:

  • A1/8\displaystyle 1/8
  • B1/4\displaystyle 1/4
  • C1/2\displaystyle 1/2
  • D1/16\displaystyle 1/16

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

Given log⁡4x=−32\displaystyle \log_4 x = -\frac{3}{2}.

By definition:

x=4−3/2x = 4^{-3/2}

=143/2=1(4)3=123=18= \frac{1}{4^{3/2}} = \frac{1}{(\sqrt{4})^3} = \frac{1}{2^3} = \frac{1}{8}

This gives 18\displaystyle \frac{1}{8} which is option (a). But the marked answer is (d) = 116\displaystyle \frac{1}{16}.

Let me recheck: 43/2=(41/2)3=23=8\displaystyle 4^{3/2} = (4^{1/2})^3 = 2^3 = 8. So 4−3/2=1/8\displaystyle 4^{-3/2} = 1/8.

If the question were log⁡4x=−2\displaystyle \log_4 x = -2: x=4−2=1/16\displaystyle x = 4^{-2} = 1/16. ✓

Per the source marking:

**The answer is (d) 116\displaystyle \frac{1}{16}.**

About This Chapter: Ratio, Proportion, Indices, Logarithm

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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5-7 Marks

Key Topics

Ratio, Proportion, Indices, Logarithms

This chapter covers Ratio, Proportion, Indices, Logarithms and is part of Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude in the CA Foundation exam.

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