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LOG
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This function returns the logarithm base Y of a number X.

Syntax

LOG(number,base)

Arguments

This function has these arguments:

Argument Description
number Number for which to find a logarithm. This must be a positive real number
base [Optional] Base of the logarithm; if omitted, the calculation uses 10 as the base (See LOG10.)

Data Types

Accepts numeric data for both arguments. Returns numeric data.

Examples

LOG(B3,C5)

LOG(R1C2,R4C4)

LOG(255,16) gives the result 1.9985883592

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