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Q · Statistics PYQ · 45s
Two distributions have (mean, SD) = (40,6) and (50,7.5). Find the ratio of their coefficients of variation (CV₁/CV₂).
TopicStatistics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyPYQ
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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CV₁=15.00%, CV₂=15.00% ⇒ ratio = 1.00.
Final Answer: Option B — 1.00