Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6
Banner 7
Banner 8
Banner 9

Q.

The mean and the standard deviation (s.d.) of 10 observations are 20 and 2 respectively.  Each of these 10 observations is multiplied by p and then reduced by q , where p≠0 and q≠0 . If the new mean and new s.d. become half of their original values, then q is equal to :

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

10

b

-10

c

-20

d

-5

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

Detailed Solution

If each observation is multiplied with p& then q is subtracted  New mean x1¯=px¯-q  ⇒10=p(20)-q  ……(1)and new standard deviationsσ2=|p|σ1⇒1=|p|(2)⇒p=12⇒p=±12 If p=12 then q=0( from  equation (1)) If p=-12, then q=-20
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

courses

No courses found

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

best study material, now at your finger tips!

  • promsvg

    live classes

  • promsvg

    progress tracking

  • promsvg

    24x7 mentored guidance

  • promsvg

    study plan analysis

download the app

gplay
mentor

Download the App

gplay
whats app icon
personalised 1:1 online tutoring