JAMB Mathematics 2006 Question 6

Question 6

Measures of Dispersion

Find the variance of 2x, 2x − 1 and 2x + 1

  1. A.2/3
  2. B.2
  3. C.√(2/3)
  4. D.1
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (2/3)

Explanation

The mean is 2x and the deviations are 0, −1, 1. Variance = (0 + 1 + 1)/3 = 2/3.