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If the standard deviation of the numbers 2, 3, a and 11 is 3.5, then which of the following is true ?
MathematicsStatisticsJEE MainJEE Main 2016 (03 Apr)
Options:
  • A 3a2-34a+91=0.
  • B 3a2-23a+44=0.
  • C 3a2-26a+55=0.
  • D 3a2-32a+84=0.
Solution:
1188 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 3a2-32a+84=0.
x x2
2 4
3 9
a a2
11 121
Sum16+a Sum134+a2



σ=x24-xi42

134+a24-16+a42=3510

12134+a2-16+a24=72

536+4a2-256-a2-32a=14

280+3a2-32a=196

3a2-32a+84=0.

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