The mean and variance of the data 4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8, , where are 6, and respectively. Then is equal to
- (A)162
- (B)320✓ Correct
- (C)674
- (D)420
Answer: (B)
Solution
From the mean condition:
From the variance condition:
From and , we get , so , giving .
Solving: and are roots of , which gives or .
Since , we have and .
Therefore, .
From the variance condition:
From and , we get , so , giving .
Solving: and are roots of , which gives or .
Since , we have and .
Therefore, .
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