The number of integers n that satisfy the inequalities |n - 60| < |n - 100| < |n - 20| is
Explanation:
Here the critical points are 20, 60 and 100.
Case 1: n ≥ 100 ⇒ n - 60 < n - 100 ⇒ -60 < -100 This can never be true. This case is rejected.
Case 2: 60 ≤ n < 100 ⇒ n - 60 < - n + 100 ⇒ 2n < 160 ⇒ n < 80
Also, - n + 100 < n – 20 ⇒ 2n > 120 ⇒ n > 60
∴ Possible integral values of n are 61, 62, 63, …, 79 i.e., 19 values
Case 3: n < 60 ⇒ - n + 100 < - n + 20 ⇒ 100 < 20 This can never be true. This case is rejected.
∴ n can take 19 integral values.
Hence, option (d).
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