LOG
Logarithm
This numeric function returns the base-10 logarithm of a positive number.
Syntax
Section titled “Syntax”LOG (numeric-value)numeric-value is a positive number.
Remarks
Section titled “Remarks”Since most logarithmic tables are printed to 4 decimal places, it may be advisable to set PRECISION 4 before using the LOG function.
If an attempt is made to use 0 or a negative number for numeric-value, an ERR=40 results.
Examples
Section titled “Examples”LOG (2)The result is 0.301.
LOG (5)The result is 0.699.
LOG (10)The result is 1.
LOG (100)The result is 2.
The above examples assume PRECISION 4
See also
Section titled “See also”NLG function
From the Thoroughbred Basic Language Reference, Volume II: F–Q, version 8.9.1. Open this page in the PDF