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Consider the statements given below- A: There can be more than one mean of give set of data. B: Before calculating the median all the values must be arranged either in ascending or descending order. C: The sum of deviations of the items from their arithmetic mean is always zero. Which of the above statement(s) is/are TRUE?

Consider the statements given below- A: There can be more than one mean of give set of data. B: Before calculating the median all the values must be arranged either in ascending or descending order. C: The sum of deviations of the items from their arithmetic mean is always zero. Which of the above statement(s) is/are TRUE? Correct Answer Only B and C

A: Mean of set of values represent their average value and hence, and s set of numerical data has one and only one mean.

B: Before calculating the median all the values must be arranged either in ascending or descending order.

C: The sum of deviations of the items from their arithmetic mean is always zero.

Hence, statement B and C are TRUE.

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