Quick mathS question

[k++]

Hi,

How would I calculate the following using my calculator, I have no idea how to get the answer.

-(15/16)log2(15/16)-(1/16)log2(1/16)=0.337

I have a Casio fx-115s if that helps

This could save my ass if somebody has the answer

Karl

 

[Rotty]

corrected your mistake in the thread title for you

 

[k++]

Sorry to jump the gun and ask away

I have worked it out now, Wikipedia rules

Karl

 

[k++]

isn't it Math's' not Math'S'

thanks though

 

[Bakedgoods]

isn't it Math's' not Math'S'

thanks though

Nope, it's Maths.

 

[Oliver]

http://www.google.co.uk/search?lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=-(15/16)log2(15/16)-(1/16)log2(1/16)

?

 

[k++]

That's not the correct answer mind you

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...+(log(15/16)/log(2)*-15/16)&btnG=Search&meta=