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ICSE Class 9 Computer Applications Question 1 of 16

Mathematical Library Methods — Question 1

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Distinguish between Math.ceil() and Math.floor() methods.

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Math.ceil( )Math.floor( )
Returns the smallest double value that is greater than or equal to the argument and is equal to a mathematical integerReturns the largest double value that is less than or equal to the argument and is equal to a mathematical integer.
double a = Math.ceil(65.5);
In this example, a will be assigned the value of 66.0 as it is the smallest integer greater than 65.5.		double b = Math.floor(65.5);
In this example, b will be assigned the value of 65.0 as it is the largest integer smaller than 65.5.