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Minimum
Definition Of Minimum
Minimum is the smallest or the least value in a given set of data.
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Finding the minimum number is easy by arranging the numbers in descending order.
Examples Of Minimum
All the numbers in the above figure are arranged in descending order. The least number is 5 among all the numbers. So, 5 is the minimum value.
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Solved Example on Minimum
Ques: Find the minimum value of the given data set. 230, 148, 114, 106, 130, 148, 222, 100
Choices:
A. 106
B. 222
C. 100
D. 230
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Step 1: Arrange the numbers in the data in the descending order.
Step 2: The descending order is 230, 222, 148, 130, 114, 106 and 100.
Step 3: The minimum value of the given data set is 100.