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Re: $x is such that $x is equal to the nearest integer less than x. What i [#permalink]
Bunuel wrote:
$x is such that $x is equal to the nearest integer less than x. What is the value of $6.99 times $(-2.01)?

(A) 18

(B) 12

(C) -12

(D) -18

(E) -21

IMO D we need to round off number nearest to integer less than that number so
6.99 will be 6
-2.01 will be -3 as they are negative and lesser value will be -3
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6*-3=-18
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Bunuel wrote:
$x is such that $x is equal to the nearest integer less than x. What is the value of $6.99 times $(-2.01)?

(A) 18

(B) 12

(C) -12

(D) -18

(E) -21


$(-2.01) = -3

$6.99 = 6

-3 x 6 = -18

Answer: D
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