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For all numbers N, let 
denote the least integer greater than or equal to N. What is the value of 
?
*This question is included in Nova Press: Set D - Defined functions, question #12
denote the least integer greater than or equal to N. What is the value of ?
| (A) | –4 |
| (B) | ... |
| (C) | ... |
| (D) | ... |
| (E) | ... |
| (F) | ... |
The solution is
Posted: 08/05/2013 19:51
Agree but why 0 is not the answer either. The given says it donates integer greater than or equal to N. if -2* is 0 (0 is greater than -2) so that 0.1=0. Thank you
Posted: 08/12/2013 16:36
Oktarico, the expression denotes (not donates) the LEAST integer > or = -2.1. The least in the series -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, ... is -2, not 0.