How can I apply function `max` to a list of numbers?

Question

I want to find the max element in a list of numbers.

(setq l (list 1 2 3 4 5))

What is an easy way to call the max function on l? So far I have this but this seems convoluted:

(eval `(max ,@l))

It seems like there should be an easier way. No?

Answer 1

Function apply is what you're looking for:

(apply #'max l)