Combining Random Variables

AP Statistics· difficulty 2/5

X has mean 50 and SD 8. Let Y = X + 10.

What is mean and SD of Y?

  • A

    mean 50, SD 8

  • B

    mean 60, SD 18

  • C

    mean 60, SD 80

  • D

    mean 60, SD 8

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Explanation

Adding constant shifts mean by 10 but does not change SD.

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