WAEC Further Mathematics 2020 Question 31

Question 31

Statistics

Calculate the variance of √2, (1 + √2) and (2 + √2)

  1. A.0
  2. B.√(2/3)
  3. C.2/3
  4. D.2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (2/3)

Explanation

The mean is 1 + √2; deviations −1, 0, 1. Variance = (1 + 0 + 1)/3 = 2/3.