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2013

Mathematics

JAMB

If the variance of 3+x, 6, 4, x and 7-x is 4 and the mean is 5, find the standard deviation

A.

√3

B.

2

C.

3

D.

√2

Correct Answer: 2

Explanation

Let δ2 and δ denote the variance and standard deviation of the distribution respectively. But δ2 = 4 (given) Hence δ = √4 = 2

Let δ2 and δ denote the variance and standard deviation of the distribution respectively. But δ2 = 4 (given) Hence δ = √4 = 2
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