I would use an array to store the numbers.

Hint: Loop through the array and use the comparison operator to find the smallest number.

yah.... using array is good idea for beginners..... n don't forget to subtract 1 from the total element number before finding the avg.... .... as i used to do such mistakes a lot!

*** after finishing ur coding, ask if u r still in any trouble!

thanks for replying. The arrys seem good but I havent studied it yet, Im supposed to learn it in two weeks. So, is there any other way? and is there anyway to show how to do it because as I said I,ve just started

Thanks again

All you need is a record of the total, and a record of the smallest.
When you're done, subtract the smallest from the total, and calculate the average.
No arrays necessary.

ya that's ok with me, but how do I get a record with the smallest? That's the question that I'm trying to find an answer for.

Get first entry and put it in a variable 'smallest'
qty = 0; // why zero here and not at the beginning? food for thought.
Now loop though each entry comparing new entry to smallest.
Remember to keep track of the qty of entries.
if newentry is less {
...
} else {
...
}
average = total/qty;

That should be enough to get you started.

How would you do it in real terms? Imagine someone calling out bingo numbers, and you're looking out for the smallest.
The first time he calls out a number, you remember that number, because it's the smallest number he's called so far.
Second time, you ask yourself "is this smaller than the smallest number?"
if the answer is yes, you remember that one
if not, you wait for the 3rd number... etc.