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The means of two groups of observations A and B are x, y respectively and their standard deviations are respectively 2 and 3. In order that the group A is to be more consistent than the group B, yx<
MathematicsStatisticsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2020 (09 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 32
  • B 51
  • C 23
  • D 65
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 32
We know, coefficient of variation =σx×100

Given that, the group A is more consistent than the group B, 

So, coefficient of variation of A<coefficient of variation of B 

Then, Aσx<Bσy

yx<BσAσ=32

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