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Python Exercise: Sort Counter by value

Python dictionary: Exercise-35 with Solution

Write a Python program to sort Counter by value.

Sample Solution:-

Python Code:

from collections import Counter
x = Counter({'Math':81, 'Physics':83, 'Chemistry':87})
print(x.most_common())

Sample Output: 

[('Chemistry', 87), ('Physics', 83), ('Math', 81)]

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