Assume that 2|2 = 22

Question

2|2 3 7 8 9
3|0 5 5
4|1 6
5|0 0 1 6
6|4 5

How many numbers are in the original data set?
What is the smallest number in the data set?

Answer 1

well I suppose if 2|2 is 22 then 2|9 is 29 and 4|6 is 46 etc
so how many numbers are to the right of the | signs?
(five in the twenties, three in the thirties etc ) I get sixteen total.
How could any be smaller than 22?

Answer 2

I wish that my teachers make things that simple lol. thanks

Answer 3

You are welcome.