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If the mean of 4, 7, 2, 8, 6 and \( k \) is 7. Then the mean deviation from the mean of these observations is

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The mean deviation is calculated as the average of the absolute deviations from the mean.

Updated On: May 5, 2026

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The Correct Option is B

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