JEE MainMathematicsDefinite IntegrationMCQ+4 / −1
Let a be a positive real number such that where [ x ] is the greatest integer less than or equal to x. Then a is equal to:
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- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
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Understand the integrand
We need to evaluate where is the greatest integer function.
On each interval , we have , so Hence,
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Integral over one unit interval
For any integer ,
So each complete interval of length contributes exactly .
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Write in the form
Let where is an integer and .
Then
Therefore,
So,
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Use the given value
Given,
Rearranging,
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Find the integer part
Since , we have
Thus, but it is easier to test nearby integers.
Try : Setting equal to gives which is impossible because .
Try : Setting equal to gives This is possible, since .
Hence,
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Compute
Therefore,
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Match with options
which is Option B.
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