Consider the following statements: 1. The algebraic sum of...

Consider the following statements: 1. The algebraic sum of deviations of a set of values from their arithmetic mean is always zero. 2. Arithmetic mean > Median > Mode for a symmetric distribution. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Options

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

Correct answer

A. 1 only

Step-by-step solution

Only the statement 1 is correct.

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