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

If the variance of 3+x, 6, 4, x and 7-x is 4 and the mean is 5, find the standard deviation
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  • A \(\sqrt{3}\)
  • B 2
  • C 3
  • D \(\sqrt{2}\)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let \(\delta^2\) and \(\delta\) denote the variance and standard deviation of the distribution respectively.
But \(\delta^2\) = 4 (given)
Hence \(\delta\) = \(\sqrt{4}\) = 2

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