best

Format: best( a, b, ... )

Arguments: [any] a, b, ... Any valid expressions

Returns: [any] A list containing two elements where the first element is the value of the maximum, or best input expression, and the second element is the expression itself

Description: Best is useful for finding the best of several alternatives where not only the maximum value is needed, but also the expression leading to the maximum value.

Examples: best(E,PI) = [3.142,PI]

best(0,3*4,1+10) = [12,3*4]

best("ABC","DEF") = [DEF,"DEF"]

See Also: firsttrue, max