9709 P33 - Nov 2010 - Q7
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(i) Given that \(\int_1^a \frac{\ln x}{x^2} \, dx = \frac{2}{5}\), show that \(a = \frac{5}{3}(1 + \ln a)\).
(ii) Use an iteration formula based on the equation \(a = \frac{5}{3}(1 + \ln a)\) to find the value of \(a\) correct to 2 decimal places. Use an initial value of 4 and give the result of each iteration to 4 decimal places.
