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Question 37

The ages, in years, of 5 boys are 5, 6, 6, 8 and 10. Calculate, correct to one decimal place, the standard deviation of their ages.

  • A.3.2 years
  • B.2.6 years
  • C.1.9 years
  • D.1.8 years
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Further Mathematics
Year
2009
Question no.
#37
Type
Objective
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