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If \([\,]\) denotes greatest integer function, then \[ \lim_{x\to -\frac{3}{5}}\frac{1}{x}\left[\frac{-1}{x}\right] \] is

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For greatest integer function problems, first find the nearby constant value of the expression inside the brackets before evaluating the limit.
Updated On: Jun 22, 2026
  • \(-\dfrac{5}{3}\)
  • \(\dfrac{5}{3}\)
  • \(\dfrac{10}{3}\)
  • \(-\dfrac{10}{3}\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Examine the inside of the greatest integer function.
As $x \to -\frac{3}{5}$, compute $\dfrac{-1}{x}$. Substituting the limiting value, $\dfrac{-1}{-\frac{3}{5}} = \dfrac{5}{3} \approx 1.667$.
Step 2: Check the behaviour near that value.
For $x$ close to $-\frac{3}{5}$, the quantity $\dfrac{-1}{x}$ stays a little above or below $\frac{5}{3}$, but it remains strictly between $1$ and $2$.
Step 3: Evaluate the greatest integer part.
Since $\dfrac{-1}{x}$ lies in $(1,2)$ throughout a small neighbourhood, $\left[\dfrac{-1}{x}\right] = 1$ there.
Step 4: Replace the bracket by its constant value.
The expression becomes $\dfrac{1}{x}\cdot 1 = \dfrac{1}{x}$ near the limit point.
Step 5: Take the limit of $\dfrac{1}{x}$.
As $x \to -\frac{3}{5}$, $\dfrac{1}{x} \to \dfrac{1}{-\frac{3}{5}} = -\dfrac{5}{3}$.
Step 6: State the result.
Hence the limit equals $-\dfrac{5}{3}$.
\[ \boxed{-\dfrac{5}{3}} \]
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