Programming In C, 3rd Edition

420 Programming in C

int i;

int min;

min=*a;

for( i = 1; i < 5; i++ )

{

if(min>*(a+i))

{

min=*(a+i);

}

}

return min;

}

OUTPUT:

Elements of array are: 10 9 4 5 7

Minimum of five numbers is 4

Explanation:

Here, in this program, min is a function called from the main program. Using call by reference

the elements of an array are called in the function min(). Initially, it is assumed minimum

value to the first element and compared with successive elements. In case, successive ele-

ment is smaller than the element under comparison, swapping of elements is done. Eventu-

ally the element having minimum value is obtained and the same is displayed ...