Arithmetic & Number Theory
Ceiling
Smallest integer ≥ x.
Formula
Formula
y = ⌈x⌉
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x | input | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| y | ceiled value | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenx = 3.2
Result4
Example 2
Givenx = -2.8
Result-2