Question

The ceiling function maps any number to the least integer that is _[blank]_ the number.

Which phrase correctly fills in the blank of the previous statement?



A less than or equal to


B less than


C greater than or equal to


D greater than

Answer 1

C. greater than or equal to

Explanation:

For example,

ceiling(5) = 5

ceiling(5.1) = 6

ceiling(-5) = -5

ceiling(-5.1) = -5