What is $log( b,a)$ according to google?

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I expected that $log(b, a)$ represents $log_ba$. However this is not what google calculates for you if you type that into the search bar. For example, google says $log(4,2) \approx 0.62324929039$. What is it calculating in this case?

It appears to be $\log 4.2$. Further reading: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decimal_mark#Countries_using_Arabic_numerals_with_decimal_comma — , Oct 21 '14 at 05:19

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 21 '14 at 05:22

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In google calculator, "," is mapped to "." and $log(b,a)$ represents $log_{10}{b.a}$

answered Oct 21 '14 at 05:22

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Of course. That should have been obvious. – MVTC Oct 21 '14 at 05:45

What is $log( b,a)$ according to google?

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