If the mean of a frequency distribution is 100 and the coefficient of variation is 45%, then what is the value of the variance?

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  1. 2025
  2. 450
  3. 45
  4. 4.5

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Option 1 : 2025
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Concept:

Coefficient of variation = \(\rm\text{Standard Deviation} \over\text{ Mean}\)

Variance = (Standard Deviation)2

Calculation:

Given coefficient of variation = 45% = 0.45

And mean = 100

As Coefficient of variation = \(\rm\text{Standard Deviation} \over\text{ Mean}\)

0.45 = \(\rm\text{Standard Deviation} \over100\)

Standard Deviation = 100 × 0.45

SD = 45

∴ Variance = 452 = 2025

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