RE: top n or top n%

[???]

try this.
select * from emp a
where 20 > (select count(*) from emp b
                    where  a.sal < b.sal);

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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Suhen Pather
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 7:33 AM
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Subject: RE: top n or top n%


Leslie,

Try using a rownum.

select * from emp
where rownum<20
order by sal;

HTH
Suhen


Hi listers,

I remeber vaguely there is a way to select top n or
top % rows of a select statement.  But I cannot find
it anywhere.  Could somebody let me know?  Thank you.

Leslie

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