Junior Mathematical Olympiad - 2016

Solution:

10. Evaluate , where [x] is greatest integer x.

Solution

= < , 2

= 2( )

< 2{( )+( )} + . + ( )}

= 2(100 - 1) = 198

Also,

= > ,

= 2( )

> 2{( )+( )} + . + ( )}

= 2( ) = 197.2 > 197

Hence, it follows that the integer part of is 197.

Aliter

Q. 10 Solution :
Note that for a positive
Integer k , the following two inequalities hold,
2( ) = <
So, < =2( )
Using this in required answer we get:
 < <
2( )< < 2( )
Now, Taking values of k from to 0000, we get
2( )< r < 2(100-1)
i.e. 197 < r < 198

r = 197