The weights (in kilograms) of a group of crates being shipped to Panama are 95, 103, 110, 104, 105, 112 and 92. What is the mean deviation?
A) 5.43 kg
B) 6.25 kg
C) 0.53 kg
D) 52.50 kg

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The mean weight is 103 kg. The deviations from the mean are 8, 0, 7, 1, 2, 9, and 11. The mean deviation is the average of these absolute deviations: (8+0+7+1+2+9+11)/7 = 5.43 kg.

The Weights (In Kilograms) of a Group of Crates Being