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Q.Calculate the standard deviation of the values 5, 10, 25, 30 and 50 by the direct method.

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∑X2=4150\sum X^2 = 4150, mean =24= 24, so σ=830−576=254=15.937\sigma = \sqrt{830 - 576} = \sqrt{254} = 15.937.

Step 1 — Squares of the values.

XX²
525
10100
25625
30900
502500
Total4150

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