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The MAX() Function

MAX() - This function returns the highest value in a particular column. Let's take a look at the following example:

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SELECT MAX(population) FROM country;
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Here MAX() returns the largest population value in the country table.

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Write an SQL query to get the largest value from the surfacearea column in the country table.

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The MAX() Function

MAX() - This function returns the highest value in a particular column. Let's take a look at the following example:

12
SELECT MAX(population) FROM country;
copy

Here MAX() returns the largest population value in the country table.

Task

Swipe to start coding

Write an SQL query to get the largest value from the surfacearea column in the country table.

Solution

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Everything was clear?

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SectionΒ 5. ChapterΒ 5
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