For a set of observations, the sum of absolute deviations is ______, when the deviations are taken from the median.

CA Foundation · Quantitative Aptitude · MTP · September 2025
For a set of observations, the sum of absolute deviations is ______, when the deviations are taken from the median.
(A) A. Zero
(B) B. Maximum
(C) C. Minimum
(D) D. None of these

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

C. Minimum

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

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