> <A 1st="1" second="2" third="3" fourth="4" fifth="5"/>
>
> now tell me what are the first and last attributes of  A.

Ok, but first (as hopefully this will explain it):

1. What is the position() of @third ?

2. Why do:

@second/position()

@third/position()

both return 1?


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