Find lim(x→0) of (3ˣ − 1)/x.
A3
B1
C0
Dln 3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. ln 3
The limit of (aˣ − 1)/x at 0 is ln a, so with a = 3 it is ln 3.
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