Let f ⁡ n = 1 3 + 3 n 100 n , where [ n ] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to n . Then…

Let fn=13+3n100n, where [n] denotes the greatest integer less than or equal to n. Then n=156fn is equal to
  1. 56
  2. 1287
  3.  1399
  4. 689

Solution

Given fn=13+3n100n=9n+100300n

If 9n+100300<1

9n+100<300

n<2009

n=22

We know that for a number 0x<1, x=0

f(n)=0,  1n22

Again, if 9n+100300<2

9n+100<600

n=5009

n=55

We know that for a number 1x<2, x=1

f(n)=1, 23n55

And, f(n)=2 if n=56

Thus, n=156fn=n=1220×n+n=23551×n+2×56

           =0+23+24+...+55+56×2

          =33223+55+112

          =33×39+112

          =1399.

Asked in: JEE Main 2014 (19 Apr Online)

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