Question

Which statement explains why the value of [2.4] is 2 but the value of [-2.4] is –3?

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Because 2 is the greatest integer not greater than 2.4 and –3 is the greatest integer not greater than –2.4

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

For any x in Real numbers, [x] is the greatest possible integer smaller than x, or equal to x if x is an integer.

According to this,

[2.4] is the greatest integer , smaller than or equal to (so non greater) 2.4. This number is 2

similarly,  [-2.4] is the greatest integer , smaller than or equal to (so non greater) -2.4. This number is -3.


Answer: 

A) Because 2 is the greatest integer not greater than 2.4 and –3 is the greatest integer not greater than –2.4.