Functions Question 623

Question: Function $ f(x)=x-

[,], $ where [ ] shows a greatest integer. This function is [DCE 2005]

Options:

A) A periodic function

B) A periodic function whose period is $ \frac{1}{2} $

C) A periodic function whose period is 1

D) Not a periodic function

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

It is well known fact that fractional function always a periodic function whose period is 1. $ -3\le x<-2,-2\le x<-1,-1\le x<0 $ $ y=f(x),,0,\le x+3<1,,0\le x+2<1 $ , $ 0\le x+1<1 $ $ 0\le x<1,1\le x<2 $ $ 0\le x<1,0\le x-1\le 1 $ .