Find the Standard Deviation for the Given Data $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l } 17.2 & 16.6 & 30.8 & 28.6 & 20.3 & 18.4\end{array}$$

question 56

Multiple Choice

Find the standard deviation for the given data. Round your answer to one more decimal place than the original data.
-The numbers listed below represent the amount of precipitation (in inches) last year in six different U.S. cities.
$$\begin{array} { l l l l l l } 17.2 & 16.6 & 30.8 & 28.6 & 20.3 & 18.4\end{array}$$

• A)2899.6 in.
• B)29.7 in.
• C)6.15 in.
• D)3088.7 in.

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