Multiple choice

The mean of a distribution is 15 and the standard deviation is 5. What is the value of the coefficient of variation?

  1. 16.66%

  2. 66.66%

  3. 33.33%

  4. 100%

  5. Na
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Explanation

Coefficient of variation = (Standard Deviation / Mean) * 100 = (5 / 15) * 100 = 33.33%.

AI explanation

The coefficient of variation is calculated as the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean, multiplied by 100. Substituting the given values gives (5 / 15) times 100. This simplifies to 33.33%.

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