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Q · Statistics Moderate · 45s
For a series with mean 62 and standard deviation 8.5, find the coefficient of variation.
TopicStatistics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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CV = (σ/x̄)×100 = (8.5/62)×100 = 13.71%.
Final Answer: Option B — 13.71%