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Find the mean deviation about the mean for the data 3, 6, 9, 12, 15.

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  • A3
  • B4.5
  • C4
  • D3.6

Step-by-Step Solution

Mean = 45 ÷ 5 = 9. The absolute deviations are 6, 3, 0, 3, 6 with sum 18, so the mean deviation is 18 ÷ 5 = 3.6.
Answer: D) 3.6

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