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The standard deviation of 1, 2, 3, …, 10 is about 2.87. Without recalculating, give the standard deviation of 51, 52, 53, …, 60.

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  • A143.5
  • B28.7
  • C2.87
  • D52.87

Step-by-Step Solution

Each value is the old value plus 50. Shifting every value by the same amount moves the mean but leaves every deviation, and hence the SD, unchanged: 2.87.
Answer: C) 2.87

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