Evaluate or simplify the expression without using a calculator.
-$\log 1000$
A) 3
B) $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$
C) $\frac { 3 } { 10 }$
D) 30

Name: Evaluate or simplify the expression without using a calculator. -$\log 1000$ A) 3 B) $\frac { 1 } { 3 }$ C) $\frac { 3 } { 10 }$ D) 30
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The logarithmic function is the inverse of the exponential function. Thus, we need to find the exponent that we can raise 10 to get 1000. We know that $10^3=1000$. Therefore, $\log 1000 = \log 10^3 = \boxed{3}$, which is choice A.

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