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The algebraic sum of the deviations of `x_i/f_i` from the mean is:

A

zero

B

maximum

C

least

D

none of these

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  • Consider the following statements: 1. The algebraic sum of deviations of a set of values from their arithmetic mean is always zero. 2. Arithmetic mean gt Median gt Mode for a symmetric distribution. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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    Both 1 and 2
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    B) 2only
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    C) Both 1 and 2
    D
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    0
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