For any number y, y* is defined as the greatest positive even integer less than or equal to y.

For any number y, y* is defined as the greatest positive even integer less than or equal to y. What is the value of 9.2 – 9.2*?

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1.2

Steps/Work

Since y* is defined as the greatest positive even integer less than or equal to y, then 9.2* = 8 (the greatest positive even integer less than or equal to 9.2 is 4).
Hence, 9.2 – 9.2* = 9.2 - 8 = 1.2
Answer: B.

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For any number y, y * is defined as the greatest positive even integer less than or equal to y. What is the value of – *?

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1.2

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In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n₀ - (floor(n₀) - 1).

n₀ =	9.2
n₁ =	9.2

n₀ - (floor(n₀) - 1)
Evaluate floor(n₀) = 9
n₀ - (9 - 1)
Evaluate 9 - 1 = 8
n₀ - 8
Evaluate n₀ - 8 = 1.2
1.2
The answer to the problem and the result of n₀ - (floor(n₀) - 1) is 1.2

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