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If the mean of a distribution is 25 and the coefficient of variation is 20%, the standard deviation is:
A5
B10
C15
D20
✓ Correct Answer: A — 5
CV = (SD/Mean)*100. 20 = (SD/25)*100 $\Rightarrow$ SD = 5. (Related to mean properties).
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