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The mean and variance of 7 observations are 8 and 16 respetively. If two observations are 6 and 8, then the variance of the remaining 5 observations is :
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Options:
  • A 925
  • B 1345
  • C 1125
  • D 53625
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The correct answer is: 53625

Let a, b, c, d, e be 5 unknown observations.

Given that No. of observation, n=7, Mean =8, Variance =16

sum of observations  =Noof observation ×Mean=7×8=56

Mean of 5 remaining observations =56-8-65=425

As, we know that,

Variance for 7 observations=Σxi2n-x¯2

16=Σxi27-64

Σxi2=560

a2+b2+c2+d2+e2+64+36=560

a2+b2+c2+d2+e2=460

Variance of remaining 5 observations =Σxi2n-x¯2=4605-4252=53625

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