Question:
The arithmetic mean of numbers a,b,c,d,e is M. What is the value of
(a-M)+(b-M)+(c-M)+(d-M)+(e-M)?
The arithmetic mean of numbers a,b,c,d,e is M. What is the value of
(a-M)+(b-M)+(c-M)+(d-M)+(e-M)?
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Sum of deviations from the arithmetic mean is always zero.
Updated On: Mar 19, 2026
- \(M\)
- \(a+b+c+d+e\)
- \(0\)
- 5M
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Since M=(a+b+c+d+e)/(5),
sum (a-M)=(a+b+c+d+e)-5M=0
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