Returns the logarithm of a custom base for a given number. - Android java.lang

Android examples for java.lang:Math

Description

Returns the logarithm of a custom base for a given number.

Demo Code

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//package com.java2s;

public class Main {
    /**
     * Returns the logarithm of a custom base for a given number.
     *
     * @param base
     *         the log base
     * @param num
     *         the number
     * @return the logarithm of a custom base for the given number
     */
    public static double logOfBase(double base, double num) {
        return Math.log(num) / Math.log(base);
    }
}

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