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Question

Mean of the observations can be lesser than each of the observations.

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False

Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Mean is the average value of all the observations. Some of the observations are less than it and some of the observations are more than it.

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Chapter 3: Data Handling - Exercise [Page 75]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 7
Chapter 3 Data Handling
Exercise | Q 44. | Page 75

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