Sujan Sareen wrote:
Which of the following options should be the least value of n that satisfies the inequality, \(2^n > (10^{15})\) ?
A. 30
B. 45
C. 60
D. 75
E. 90
and the right answer is 60
please explain as I could not even get the sense on how to start solving it.
\(2^n > (10^{15})\)
\(2^n > (2^{15})(5^{15})\)
Since, \(2^2 < 5 < 2^3\)
So, \(2^{30} < 5^{15} < 2^{45}\)
Now, \(2^n > (2^{15})(2^{30})\) to \((2^{15})(2^{45})\)
\(2^n > 2^{45}\) to \(2^{60}\)
\(45 < n < 60\)
But, \(2^n\) has to be greater than \(10^{15}\)
Hence, option C