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How to find the smallest number in an array?

I attempted to make a code where: -only accepts upto 50 integers -ignores negative numbers -Takes 0 (zero) as a sentinel value -computes the sum -displays the largest and smallest number I have made a code, my only problem is that is displays the sentinel value as its smallest number. How do I ignore the sentinel value when taking the smallest number? https://code.sololearn.com/cVpf4LjAikrB/?ref=app

24th Sep 2021, 4:10 AM
Ali Abdul
2 Answers
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You already sorted the array in a way. So to get the minimum value you only refer index zero. To get the maximum value refer to index <count> - 1. min = arr[ 0 ]; max = arr[ count- 1 ];
24th Sep 2021, 5:28 AM
Ipang
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You can use if and continue to ignore a certain number. This condition has to be the first: if(arr[index] == sentinel){ continue; }
24th Sep 2021, 4:47 AM
Erlénio.RS
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