Question:

Let a be an integer such that  \(lim _{x→7} \frac{18−[1−x]}{[x−3a]}\) exists, where [t] is greatest integer \(≤ t\). Then \(a\) is equal to :

Updated On: Mar 20, 2025
  • -6
  • -2
  • 2
  • 6
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

\(lim _{x→7} \frac{18−[1−x]}{[x−3a]}\)

exist & \(a∈l\).

\(lim_{x→7} \frac{17−[−x]}{[x−3a]}\)

exist

\(RHL\) = \(lim_{x→7} \frac{17−[−x]}{[x−3a]}\) = \(\frac{25}{7-3a} [a ≠\frac{7}{3}]\)

\(LHL\) = \(lim_{x→7-} \frac{17−[−x]}{[x−3a]}\)

\(\frac{24}{6-3a} [ a≠2]\)

For limit to exist

\(LHL = RHL\)

\(\frac{25}{7−3a}=\frac{24}{6−3a}\)

\(⇒\frac{25}{7−3a}=\frac{8}{2−a}\)

\(∴ a = -6\)

Hence, the correct option is (A): \(-6\)

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