Question

Between which two integers is the value of `x` in the equation `3^x=271`?

Answer 1

`x` lies between `5` and `6`

Explanation:

Powers of `3` are `3^1=3`, `3^2=9`, `3^3=27`, `3^4=81`, `3^5=243` and `3^6=729`

As `3^5<271<3^6`

`x` lies between `5` and `6`