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If i=19xi5=9 and i=19xi52=45, then the standard deviation of the 9 items x1, x2,.,x9 is
MathematicsStatisticsJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (08 Apr)
Options:
  • A 3
  • B 9
  • C 4
  • D 2
Solution:
1238 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 2

Given i=1 9 x i 45=9

i=19xi=54

Also i=19xi210xi+25=45

i=19xi210×54+25×9=45

xi2=45+540225

=360
 σ2=xi2NxiN2

= 360 9 ( 54 9 ) 2

So, variance =4036=4

 SD=2

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