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Batsman A has a mean score of 50 with SD 15; batsman B has a mean of 40 with SD 10. Who is more consistent?

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AA, since its CV is 25% against B's 30%
BB, since its CV is 25% against A's 30%
CA, since its mean is higher
DBoth are equally consistent

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CV

= \frac{σ}{x ˉ} \times 100

. A:

\frac{15}{50} \times 100 = 30%

; B:

\frac{10}{40} \times 100 = 25%

. Lower CV means more consistent: B.

Answer: B) B, since its CV is 25% against A's 30%

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