The mean and variance of 7 observations are 8 and 16 respectively. If two observations are 6 and 8, then the variance of the remaining 5 observations is:
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
The seven observations have and . Removing and , the remaining five satisfy and . Their mean is , so the variance is .
JEE Main · 2021 · 31 Aug 2021 · Shift 2 · Single correct option