The statistic of interest in this article isW=R1/min1 ≤j≤kRjwhereRi,i= 1, …,k, denotekindependent sample ranges from a standard uniform distribution each based on a common sample sizen. Expressions are derived for the distribution function and moments ofW, and a table of percentage points is included for selected valrles ofkandn. The role of the statisticWin the construction of a subset selection procedure is indicated and operating characteristics of the proceduce are derived under a slippage configuration. A numerical example is provided.