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If the symbol [x] denotes the greatest int <=x then [2,5] has the value equal to

a. 2
b. 1
c. -3
d.None

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17 Years agoGrade 10
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Hi Parag,

[ x ] is a no. which is an integer nearer to x and smaller than x.

So [ 2.5 ] = 2, Since 2 and 3 are nearer to 2.5, but as 2 is smaller so [ 2.5 ] =2.

Hence, (a) is correct