Combining Random Variables

AP Statistics· difficulty 4/5

For independent X ~ N(10, 3), Y ~ N(8, 4), X − Y has SD

  • A

    5

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  • B

    1

  • C

    7

  • D

    −1

Explanation

Var(X−Y) = 9 + 16 = 25; SD = 5.

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