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Select the correct option from the given alternatives : If the S.D. of first n natural numbers is 2 , then the value of n must be ––––––.

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Select the correct option from the given alternatives :

If the S.D. of first n natural numbers is `sqrt(2)`, then the value of n must be ––––––.

Options

  • 5

  • 4

  • 7

  • 6

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Solution

If the S.D. of first n natural numbers is `sqrt(2)`, then the value of n must be 5.

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Chapter 8: Measures of Dispersion - Miscellaneous Exercise 8 [Page 190]

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Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics (Arts and Science) Part 1 [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 8 Measures of Dispersion
Miscellaneous Exercise 8 | Q I. (5) | Page 190

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