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WAEC Further Mathematics 2025 Objective — Question 18

Question 18 of 40 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Further Mathematics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Calculate the standard deviation of 2, 7, 10, 11, 16, and 20.

  • A. 5.83Correct
  • B. 4.76
  • C. 3.87
  • D. 2.75

Explanation

Mean = 11. Sum of squared deviations = 81+16+1+0+25+81 = 204. Variance = 204/6 = 34. Standard deviation = √34 ≈ 5.83.

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