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The algebraic sum of the deviation of a set of values from their arithmetic mean is

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A>0\displaystyle >0
B=0\displaystyle =0
C<0\displaystyle <0
DNone of these
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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — =0\displaystyle =0

All Options:

  • A>0\displaystyle >0
  • B=0\displaystyle =0
  • C<0\displaystyle <0
  • DNone of these

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Detailed Solution & Explanation

**Step 1: Define algebraic sum of deviations.** Let x1,x2,…,xn\displaystyle x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_n be observations with arithmetic mean xˉ\displaystyle \bar{x}. Algebraic sum of deviations =∑i=1n(xi−xˉ)\displaystyle = \sum_{i=1}^{n}(x_i - \bar{x}) **Step 2: Expand the sum.** ∑i=1n(xi−xˉ)=∑i=1nxi−nxˉ\sum_{i=1}^{n}(x_i - \bar{x}) = \sum_{i=1}^{n} x_i - n\bar{x} **Step 3: Substitute xˉ=∑xin\displaystyle \bar{x} = \frac{\sum x_i}{n}.** =∑xi−n⋅∑xin=∑xi−∑xi=0= \sum x_i - n \cdot \frac{\sum x_i}{n} = \sum x_i - \sum x_i = 0 **Conclusion:** The algebraic sum of deviations from the arithmetic mean is always **zero**. Hence, **Option B** is the correct answer.

About This Chapter: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion

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Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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12-15 Marks

Key Topics

Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation

The core foundation of Statistics. This chapter covers Mean (Arithmetic, Geometric, Harmonic), Median, Mode, and their properties. It also explores measures of spread like Range, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation, and Quartile Deviation.

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Do not just memorize formulas; ICAI loves asking about the mathematical properties (e.g., 'sum of deviations from the AM is always zero'). You can usually eliminate 2 options just by knowing the properties.

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Set

A well-defined collection of distinct objects (called elements or members). Sets are denoted by capital letters and elements are listed within curly braces. Key operations include Union (∪), Intersection (∩), and Complement.

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