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    A student scores the following marks in 5 subjects: 60, 75, 80, 90, 95. What is the standard deviation?
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    A student scores the following marks in 5 subjects: 60, 75, 80, 90, 95. What is the standard deviation?

    A.

    10.5

    B.

    11.2

    C.

    12.5

    D.

    15

    Correct option is C

    Solution:
    Step 1: Find the mean Mean = (60 + 75 + 80 + 90 + 95) ÷ 5 = 400 ÷ 5 = 80
    Step 2: Find deviations from mean and their squares

    Marks
    Deviation (x − 80)
    Square
    60
    −20
    400
    75
    −5
    25
    80
    0
    0
    90
    +10
    100
    95
    +15
    225

    Sum of squares = 400 + 25 + 0 + 100 + 225 = 750
    Step 3: Variance Variance = 750 ÷ 5 = 150
    Step 4: Standard deviation SD = √150 ≈ 12.25
    Nearest option = 12.5
    Correct Answer: (c)

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