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Let s₁, x₂, , x₁₀ be ten observations such that Σi=1¹⁰ (xᵢ - 2) = 30 , Σi=1¹⁰ (xᵢ - β)² = 98 , β > 2 . and their variance is (4)/(5) . If μ and σ² are respectively the mean and the variance of 2(x₁ - 1) + 4β, 2(x₂ - 1) + 4β, , 2(x₁₀ - 1) + 4β, then (βμ)/(σ²) is equal to:

Solution & Explanation

Related Formula
Variance σ² = (Σ xᵢ²)/(N) - ( x)² Variance(ax + b) = a² Variance(x)
Core Logic

From first equation: Σ xᵢ - 20 = 30 Σ xᵢ = 50 x = 5. Using Variance formula:

(4)/(5) = (Σ xᵢ²)/(10) - 25 (Σ xᵢ²)/(10) = 25.8 Σ xᵢ² = 258
Step 1: Determine \beta value

Expand Σ (xᵢ - β)² = 98:

Σ xᵢ² - 2β Σ xᵢ + 10β² = 98 258 - 2β(50) + 10β² = 98 10β² - 100β + 160 = 0 β² - 10β + 16 = 0 (β - 8)(β - 2) = 0

Since β > 2, we select β = 8.

Step 2: Calculate target mean and variance

The simplified new observation expression is 2xᵢ - 2 + 4(8) = 2xᵢ + 30. New Mean μ = 2 x + 30 = 2(5) + 30 = 40. New Variance σ² = 2² × Old Variance = 4 × (4)/(5) = (16)/(5).

Step 3: Evaluate Target Ratio
(βμ)/(σ²) = (8 × 40)/((16)/(5)) = (320 × 5)/(16) = 100
Pattern Recognition

Adding a constant shift alters only the mean value, while scale factor parameters modify variance quadratically. Recognizing standard linear modification saves significant step calculation time.

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Q13 jee_main_2026_21_jan_morning Mean, Variance and Selection Probability
Let the mean and variance of 7 observations 2, 4, 10, x, 12, 14, y, x > y, be 8 and 16 respectively. Two numbers are chosen from 1, 2, 3, x-4, y, 5 one after another without replacement, then the probability, that the smaller number among the two chosen numbers is less than 4, is:
  • A. (3)/(5)
  • B. (4)/(5)
  • C. (2)/(5)
  • D. (1)/(3)

Solution

Related Formula
Mean x = (Σ xᵢ)/(n) Variance σ² = (Σ xᵢ²)/(n) - ( x)²
Core Logic

Given Mean = 8 for 7 observations: 2, 4, 10, x, 12, 14, y.

(2 + 4 + 10 + x + 12 + 14 + y)/(7) = 8 ⇒ x + y + 42 = 56 ⇒ x + y = 14 (1)

Given Variance = 16:

16 = (2² + 4² + 10² + x² + 12² + 14² + y²)/(7) - 8² 16 + 64 = (4 + 16 + 100 + x² + 144 + 196 + y²)/(7) 80 × 7 = 460 + x² + y² ⇒ 560 = 460 + x² + y² ⇒ x² + y² = 100 (2)
Step 1: Solve for x and y

Using algebraic identity (x+y)² = x² + y² + 2xy:

14² = 100 + 2xy ⇒ 196 - 100 = 2xy ⇒ 2xy = 96 ⇒ xy = 48

Since x+y=14 and xy=48, roots of quadratic t² - 14t + 48 = 0 are 8, 6. Given x > y, we must select x = 8 and y = 6.

Step 2: Construct the set and evaluate Probability

The new set X is formed by 1, 2, 3, x-4, y, 5. Substituting x=8 and y=6, we get 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 5. There are 6 distinct elements: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

We choose two numbers without replacement. Total outcomes = 6 × 5 = 30 permutations (or 62 = 15 combinations). Let's use combinations. Total ways to choose 2 numbers = 62 = 15.

We need the probability that the smaller number is less than 4. P(smaller < 4) = 1 - P(smaller ≥ 4).

Step 3: Final Calculation via Complement

For the smaller number to be ≥ 4, BOTH chosen numbers must be ≥ 4. The available numbers ≥ 4 in the set are 4, 5, 6 (Total 3 numbers). Ways to choose two numbers from these 3 is 32 = 3.

P(smaller ≥ 4) = (3)/(15) = (1)/(5) P(smaller < 4) = 1 - (1)/(5) = (4)/(5)
Pattern Recognition

When statistical problems ask for "at least one" or "minimum bounding", calculating the complement probability (e.g., both elements strictly exceeding the threshold) cuts combinatorial checks from 3+ cases down to exactly 1.

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Q2 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Mean Deviation about Median
If the mean deviation about the median of the numbers k, 2k, 3k, , 1000k is 500, then k² is equal to:
  • A. 16
  • B. 4
  • C. 1
  • D. 9

Solution

Related Formula

Mean deviation about median is given by:

M.D. = Σi=1ⁿ |Xᵢ - XM|n
Core Logic

For 1000 numbers in A.P., median XM = (1001k)/(2).

M.D. = 2 ((k)/(2) + (3k)/(2) + (5k)/(2) + + 500 terms)1000 M.D. = (2 · (k)/(2) (500)²)/(1000) = (500k)/(2)
Step 1: Evaluation of k and k^2

Given mean deviation is 500:

(500k)/(2) = 500 k = 2

Therefore, k² = 4.

Pattern Recognition

Use symmetry of A.P. around median to quickly evaluate absolute deviation sum.

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Q13 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Mean and Variance
Let the mean and variance of 8 numbers -10, -7, -1, x, y, 9, 2, 16 be (7)/(2) and (293)/(4), respectively. Then the mean of 4 numbers x, y, x + y + 1, |x - y| is:
  • A. 11
  • B. 9
  • C. 10
  • D. 12

Solution

Related Formula
μ = (Σ xᵢ)/(N) σ² = (Σ xᵢ²)/(N) - μ²
Core Logic

Calculate x+y using the mean formula:

(-10 - 7 - 1 + x + y + 9 + 2 + 16)/(8) = (7)/(2) (9 + x + y)/(8) = (7)/(2) ⇒ 9 + x + y = 28 ⇒ x + y = 19 (1)
Step 1: Calculate sum of squares using Variance

Using the variance formula:

((-10)² + (-7)² + (-1)² + x² + y² + 9² + 2² + 16²)/(8) - ((7)/(2))² = (293)/(4) (100 + 49 + 1 + x² + y² + 81 + 4 + 256)/(8) - (49)/(4) = (293)/(4) (491 + x² + y²)/(8) = (293)/(4) + (49)/(4) = (342)/(4) = (684)/(8) 491 + x² + y² = 684 ⇒ x² + y² = 193 (2)
Step 2: Solve for x and y

From (1), y = 19 - x. Substitute into (2):

x² + (19 - x)² = 193 x² + 361 - 38x + x² = 193 2x² - 38x + 168 = 0 ⇒ x² - 19x + 84 = 0 (x - 12)(x - 7) = 0

Thus, x = 12 and y = 7 (or vice-versa, which doesn't affect absolute differences).

Step 3: Calculate the New Mean

We need the mean of 4 numbers: x, y, x + y + 1, |x - y|. Substitute x = 12, y = 7: The numbers are 12, 7, (12+7+1), |12-7| = 12, 7, 20, 5. New Mean = (12 + 7 + 20 + 5)/(4) = (44)/(4) = 11.

Pattern Recognition

Statistics questions mapping x+y and x²+y² inherently hide a quadratic symmetric system (x+y)² - 2xy = x²+y². Solving for the roots immediately grants the discrete terms.

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Q18 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Mean and Variance
If the mean and the variance of the data
Class4–88–1212–1616–20
Frequency3λ47
are μ and 19 respectively, then the value of λ + μ is
  • A. 18
  • B. 21
  • C. 20
  • D. 19

Solution

Related Formula
μ = (Σ fᵢ xᵢ)/(Σ fᵢ) σ² = (Σ fᵢ xᵢ²)/(Σ fᵢ) - μ²
Core Logic

Midpoints (xᵢ): 6, 10, 14, 18. Frequencies (fᵢ): 3, λ, 4, 7. Sum of frequencies Σ fᵢ = 3 + λ + 4 + 7 = 14 + λ.

Calculate Mean (μ):

μ = (6(3) + 10(λ) + 14(4) + 18(7))/(14 + λ) μ = (18 + 10λ + 56 + 126)/(14 + λ) = (10λ + 200)/(λ + 14) = 10 + (60)/(λ + 14)

Since data is standard, μ and λ typically hold integer values, hinting λ + 14 must be a factor of 60. Therefore λ could be 1, 6, 16.

Step 1: Applying Variance

Variance σ² = 19.

σ² = (Σ fᵢ xᵢ²)/(14 + λ) - μ² Σ fᵢ xᵢ² = 3(36) + λ(100) + 4(196) + 7(324) = 108 + 100λ + 784 + 2268 = 100λ + 3160

Substitute into variance:

19 = (100λ + 3160)/(λ + 14) - ((10λ + 200)/(λ + 14))²
Step 2: Testing Candidates

Let's test the potential integer λ = 6 (a factor of 60 is 14+6=20): If λ = 6:

μ = 10 + (60)/(20) = 10 + 3 = 13

Let's verify variance for λ = 6:

σ² = (100(6) + 3160)/(20) - 13² = (3760)/(20) - 169 = 188 - 169 = 19

This perfectly matches the given variance.

Thus, λ = 6 and μ = 13.

λ + μ = 6 + 13 = 19
Pattern Recognition

Instead of solving a horrible cubic/quadratic equation for the variance parameter, use the integer division trait of the mean to test valid candidates.

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Q18 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Variance and Mean Replacement
The mean and variance of a data of 10 observations are 10 and 2, respectively. If an observation α in this data is replaced by β, then the mean and variance become 10.1 and 1.99, respectively. Then α + β equals.
  • A. 10
  • B. 15
  • C. 5
  • D. 20

Solution

Related Formula
Mean x = (Σ xᵢ)/(n) Variance σ² = (Σ xᵢ²)/(n) - x²
Core Logic

Let the 9 unchanged numbers be x₁, x₂, , x₉. Case 1 (with α):

Σi=1⁹ xᵢ + α = 10 × 10 = 100 ⇒ Σi=1⁹ xᵢ = 100 - α Σi=1⁹ xᵢ² + α²10 - (10)² = 2 ⇒ Σi=1⁹ xᵢ² + α² = 1020 ⇒ Σi=1⁹ xᵢ² = 1020 - α²
Step 1: Applying Replacement Conditions

Case 2 (with β): Mean = 10.1

Σi=1⁹ xᵢ + β10 = 10.1 ⇒ 100 - α + β = 101 ⇒ β - α = 1

Variance = 1.99

Σi=1⁹ xᵢ² + β²10 - (10.1)² = 1.99 Σi=1⁹ xᵢ² + β² = 10(1.99 + 102.01) = 10(104) = 1040
Step 2: Solving for Alpha and Beta

Substitute Σi=1⁹ xᵢ² = 1020 - α²:

1020 - α² + β² = 1040 ⇒ β² - α² = 20 (β - α)(β + α) = 20

Since β - α = 1:

(1)(α + β) = 20 ⇒ α + β = 20

(Solving gives α = 19/2, β = 21/2).

Pattern Recognition

When a single term is replaced, immediately establish the difference of sums and difference of sum-of-squares. The identity β² - α² gracefully factors to use the established β - α value.

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