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Consider the following for the two (02) items that follow:
The sum and the sum of squares of the observations corresponding to length X (in cm) and weight Y (in gm) of 50 tropical tubers are given as \(\Sigma X = 200$, \Sigma Y = 250, \Sigma X^2 = 900 and \Sigma Y^2 = 1400\)

Which one of the following statements is correct?

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  1. Coefficient of variation of X is strictly more than coefficient of variation of Y.
  2. Coefficient of variation of X is strictly less than coefficient of variation of Y
  3. Coefficient of variation of X is same as coefficient of variation of Y.
  4. Coefficient of variation cannot be determined from the given data.

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Option 2 : Coefficient of variation of X is strictly less than coefficient of variation of Y
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Explanation:

The Coefficient of Variation (C.V.) formula is given as:

\( C.V.(X) = \frac{\sigma_X}{M_X} \times 100 \)

Substituting values:

\( C.V.(X) = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{50} \times 100 = 2\sqrt{2} \)

The Coefficient of Variation for Y is:

\( C.V.(Y) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{50} \times 100 = 2\sqrt{3} \)

∴ C.V.(X) < C.V.(Y)

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2.

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