The variance of x, 2x, 3x, 4x and 5x is

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Mathematics - 2000 Subject: General Mathematics

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The variance of x, 2x, 3x, 4x and 5x is
Answer Details
Hint: prepare a three-columned table, one for (x), another for the (deviation), and the last for the (squared-deviation).
Sum of (x) = 15x, algebraic sum of (deviation) = zero (0)
Sum of (squared-deviation) = 10x2
Variance = ∑(squared-deviation)/n = 10x2/5 = 2x2

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