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algebra senior
Problem
Evaluate Note: For a real number denotes the smallest integer that is greater than or equal to
Solution
We note that if for some integer , then , so is the least integer greater than or equal to . Consequently, we break up our sum into the blocks of integers between consecutive perfect squares:
For , . There are values of in this range.
For , . There are values of in this range.
For , . There are values of in this range.
For , . There are values of in this range.
Consequently, our total sum is .
For , . There are values of in this range.
For , . There are values of in this range.
For , . There are values of in this range.
For , . There are values of in this range.
Consequently, our total sum is .
Final answer
112