Use a calculator to evaluate $\log _ { 2 } 0.46$ by means of the change-of-base formula. Round your answer to four decimal places.
A)-2.5796
B)-1.1203
C)-0.7765
D)-0.4865
E)-0.8926

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Using the change-of-base formula, $\log_2 0.46 = \frac{\log_{10} 0.46}{\log_{10} 2} \approx -1.1203$ (rounded to four decimal places). Therefore, the answer is choice B.

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Use a Calculator to Evaluate $\log _ { 2 } 0.46$