If the standard deviation of the numbers 2,3,2x and 11 is 3.5. Find the possible values of x.
Topic: JEE PYQ
Answer: D. Full step-by-step solution below.
A2, 27
B3,35
C2,25
D3,37
Correct answer: D
Solution
(d) Given standard deviation σ=3.5 So, mean of the given numbers is Mean(x)=42+3+2x+11=(4+2x)σ2=n1Σ(xi−x)2⇒(3.5)2=41((−2−2x)2+(−1−2x)2)(+(23x−4)2+(7−2x)2)⇒3x2−16x+21=0⇒x=37,3