Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2013

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

A
\(\sqrt{3}\)
B
2
C
3
D
\(\sqrt{2}\)
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Correct Option: B

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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