Consider the data sets; X = {−6, 2, −2, 6}, Y = {4, 8, 2, 6} and Z = {103, 100, 102, 101}. Let S x , S y & S z be the standard deviations of the…

CA Foundation · Quantitative Aptitude · MTP · January 2026
Consider the data sets; X = {−6, 2, −2, 6}, Y = {4, 8, 2, 6} and Z = {103, 100, 102, 101}. Let S x , S y & S z be the standard deviations of the sets X, Y and Z respectively. We have the relations,
(A) A. S x < S y < S z
(B) B. S z < S y < S x
(C) C. S z < S x < S y
(D) D. S x < S z < S y

Suggested Answer and Working Notes:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

B. S z < S y < S x

Topics: Part-A: Business Mathematics, Part-C: Statistics

Open in Interactive Practice Hub · Full Practice Hub · Chapter Weightage · More in this subject

Related Questions in this Topic