Correct Answer
✅ Option b — 27.39
All Options:
- A28.38
- B27.39
- C26.75
- D29.31
About This Chapter: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
Paper
Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude
Weightage
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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