Two useful summary measures are the smallest (minimum) and largest (maximum) data values. To find these values in your ordered arrangement of noodles, remove all but the shortest and longest (keeping the others in size order for use later on).

Label the shortest "Min" (for minimum length) and label the longest "Max" (for maximum length):

We'll refer to these two noodles (Min and Max) as the "Two-Noodle Summary."

Problem A1

If you could see only Min and Max, what could you say about any of the other nine noodles in the set?

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