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MAXIMUM

Maximum

Definition Of Maximum

Maximum is the largest or the greatest value in a set of data.

More About Maximum

Finding the maximum number is easy by arranging the numbers in ascending order.

Examples of Maximum

29, 42, 46, 8, 12, 23, 19, 5
Examples of   Maximum 
All the numbers in the above figure are arranged in ascending order. The larger number is 46 among all the numbers. So, 46 is the maximum value..

Video Examples: LaGrange Multipliers - Finding Maximum or Minimum Values

Solved Example on Maximum

Ques: Find the maximum value of the given data set.
23, 48, 31, 6, 30, 48, 22, 10, 49, 6

Choices:

A. 48
B. 31
C. 6
D. 49
Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Step 1: Arrange the numbers of the data in the ascending order.
Step 2: The order is 6, 10, 22, 23, 30, 31, 48, and 49.
Step 3: The maximum value of the data set is 49.

Quick Summary

  • The maximum value is the largest number in a set.
  • Arranging numbers in ascending order makes it easy to identify the maximum.
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🍎 Teacher Insights

Use real-world examples like heights of students or scores on a test to illustrate the concept of maximum.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Basic Number Sense
  • Understanding of Ascending Order

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: What is the maximum value in the following set: 5, 10, 2, 8, 12?

Q2: Identify the maximum value: 23, 48, 31, 6, 30, 48, 22, 10, 49, 6

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I find the maximum?
A: Order the numbers from smallest to largest, and the last number is the maximum.

Q: What if there are two of the same largest number?
A: That number is still the maximum; there can be multiple occurrences of the maximum value.

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