Find the Standard Deviation for the Given Data $$61,79,35,54,85,55,56,83,77$$ A)159
B)18

question 105

Multiple Choice

Find the standard deviation for the given data. Round your answer to one more decimal place than the original data.
-The numbers below represent the test scores of nine students. $$61,79,35,54,85,55,56,83,77$$

• A)15.9
• B)18.1
• C)8.1
• D)16.9

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