JEE MainMathematicsQuadratic Equation and InequalitiesMCQ+4 / −1
If and the equation (where [] denotes the greater integer ) has no integral solution, then all possible values of a lie in the interval :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: NO OPTION MATCHES EXACTLY; THE CORRECT SET IS $(-\INFTY,0)\CUP(0,\INFTY)$, SINCE AN INTEGRAL SOLUTION EXISTS ONLY WHEN $A=0$.
- Interpret the expression
Given where is the greatest integer less than or equal to .
Let Then is the fractional part of , so
Thus the equation becomes
We want this equation to have no integral solution in .
- Check when is an integer
If is an integer, then so .
Substitute into the equation:
So:
- if , then every integer is a solution;
- if , then there is no integral solution.
Hence all values of for which there is no integral solution are simply
- Match with the given options
Now check the options:
- A: — contained in , so these values do give no integral solution.
- B: — also contained in .
- C: — also contained in .
- D: — also contained in .
So the actual set of all such is This is not equal to any one of the listed intervals.
- Conclusion
The correct set should be not just option C.
Therefore, the stored answer appears to be incorrect.
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