log5 2 is
Explanation:
Let log5 2 be rational.
Then log5 2 = mn
∴ 5mn = 2
∴ 5m/nn = 2n
∴ 5m = 2n
However, number 2 raised to any positive integer power must be even, but 5 raised to any positive integer power must be odd.
Hence, we have a contradiction.
∴ log5 2 is irrational.
Hence, option (d).
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