(a)

The symbol indicates the greatest integer function.

The greatest integer function is also called as floor function.

Graph :

Graph of the function :

(i)

Find .

Observe the graph.

As tends to from right hand side, the value of approaches to .

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(ii)

Find .

Observe the graph.

As tends to from right hand side, the value of approaches to .

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As tends to from left hand side, the value of approaches to .

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Left hand limit and right hand limit are not equal, so limit does not exist.

does not exist.

(iii)

Find .

Observe the graph.

As tends to from right hand side, the value of approaches to .

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As tends to from left hand side, the value of approaches to .

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Left hand limit and right hand limit are not equal, so limit exist.

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(b)

(i)

Find .

Observe the graph.

If tends to number from left hand side, then approaches to next lower number.

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(ii)

Find .

Observe the graph.

If tends to number from right hand side, then approaches to same number.

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(c)

Find .

Observe the graph.

exists when is not an integer.

(a) (i) .

    (ii) does not exist.

    (ii) .

(b) (i) .

     (ii) .

(c) exists when is not an integer.