If the logarithm of a number is – 3.153, what are characteristic and mantissa?

MCQ Practice

If the logarithm of a number is - 3.153, what are characteristic and mantissa?

Subject: MathematicsTopic: Logarithm

characteristic = -4, mantissa = 0.847

characteristic = -3, mantissa = -0.153

characteristic = 4, mantissa = -0.847

characteristic = 3, mantissa = -0.153

Correct Answer: A