The mean and variance of a data of 10 observations are 10 and 2, respectively. If an observation alpha in this data is replaced by beta, then the mean and variance become 10.1 and 1.99, respectively. Then alpha + beta equals.

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula textMean barx = fracsum x_in textVariance sigma^2 = fracsum x_i^2n - barx^2 ### Core Logic Let the 9 unchanged numbers be x_1, x_2, dots, x_9. Case 1 (with alpha): sum_i=1^9 x_i + alpha = 10 times 10 = 100 Rightarrow sum_i=1^9 x_i = 100 - alpha fracsum_i=1^9 x_i^2 + alpha^210 - (10)^2 = 2 Rightarrow sum_i=1^9 x_i^2 + alpha^2 = 1020 Rightarrow sum_i=1^9 x_i^2 = 1020 - alpha^2 ### Step 1: Applying Replacement Conditions Case 2 (with beta): Mean = 10.1 fracsum_i=1^9 x_i + beta10 = 10.1 Rightarrow 100 - alpha + beta = 101 Rightarrow beta - alpha = 1 Variance = 1.99 fracsum_i=1^9 x_i^2 + beta^210 - (10.1)^2 = 1.99 sum_i=1^9 x_i^2 + beta^2 = 10(1.99 + 102.01) = 10(104) = 1040 ### Step 2: Solving for Alpha and Beta Substitute sum_i=1^9 x_i^2 = 1020 - alpha^2: 1020 - alpha^2 + beta^2 = 1040 Rightarrow beta^2 - alpha^2 = 20 (beta - alpha)(beta + alpha) = 20 Since beta - alpha = 1: (1)(alpha + beta) = 20 Rightarrow alpha + beta = 20 (Solving gives alpha = 19/2, beta = 21/2). ### Pattern Recognition When a single term is replaced, immediately establish the difference of sums and difference of sum-of-squares. The identity beta^2 - alpha^2 gracefully factors to use the established beta - alpha value. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Statistics

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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. frac35
  • B. frac45
  • C. frac25
  • D. frac13

Solution

### Related Formula textMean barx = fracsum x_in textVariance sigma^2 = fracsum x_i^2n - (barx)^2 ### Core Logic Given Mean = 8 for 7 observations: 2, 4, 10, x, 12, 14, y. frac2 + 4 + 10 + x + 12 + 14 + y7 = 8 Rightarrow x + y + 42 = 56 Rightarrow x + y = 14 dots(1) Given Variance = 16: 16 = frac2^2 + 4^2 + 10^2 + x^2 + 12^2 + 14^2 + y^27 - 8^2 16 + 64 = frac4 + 16 + 100 + x^2 + 144 + 196 + y^27 80 times 7 = 460 + x^2 + y^2 Rightarrow 560 = 460 + x^2 + y^2 Rightarrow x^2 + y^2 = 100 dots(2) ### Step 1: Solve for x and y Using algebraic identity (x+y)^2 = x^2 + y^2 + 2xy: 14^2 = 100 + 2xy Rightarrow 196 - 100 = 2xy Rightarrow 2xy = 96 Rightarrow xy = 48 Since x+y=14 and xy=48, roots of quadratic t^2 - 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 times 5 = 30 permutations (or binom62 = 15 combinations). Let's use combinations. Total ways to choose 2 numbers = binom62 = 15. We need the probability that the *smaller* number is less than 4. P(textsmaller < 4) = 1 - P(textsmaller geq 4). ### Step 3: Final Calculation via Complement For the smaller number to be geq 4, BOTH chosen numbers must be geq 4. The available numbers geq 4 in the set are \4, 5, 6\ (Total 3 numbers). Ways to choose two numbers from these 3 is binom32 = 3. P(textsmaller geq 4) = frac315 = frac15 P(textsmaller < 4) = 1 - frac15 = frac45 ### 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. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Statistics Class 12 Maths: Probability
Q2 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Mean Deviation about Median
If the mean deviation about the median of the numbers k, 2k, 3k, dots, 1000k is 500, then k^2 is equal to:
  • A. 16
  • B. 4
  • C. 1
  • D. 9

Solution

### Related Formula Mean deviation about median is given by: textM.D. = fracsum_i=1^n |X_i - X_M|n ### Core Logic For 1000 numbers in A.P., median X_M = frac1001k2. textM.D. = frac2 left(frack2 + frac3k2 + frac5k2 + dots + 500 text termsright)1000 textM.D. = frac2 cdot frack2 (500)^21000 = frac500k2 ### Step 1: Evaluation of k and k^2 Given mean deviation is 500: frac500k2 = 500 implies k = 2 Therefore, k^2 = 4. ### Pattern Recognition Use symmetry of A.P. around median to quickly evaluate absolute deviation sum. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Statistics
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 frac72 and frac2934, 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 mu = fracsum x_iN sigma^2 = fracsum x_i^2N - mu^2 ### Core Logic Calculate x+y using the mean formula: frac-10 - 7 - 1 + x + y + 9 + 2 + 168 = frac72 frac9 + x + y8 = frac72 Rightarrow 9 + x + y = 28 Rightarrow x + y = 19 dots (1) ### Step 1: Calculate sum of squares using Variance Using the variance formula: frac(-10)^2 + (-7)^2 + (-1)^2 + x^2 + y^2 + 9^2 + 2^2 + 16^28 - left(frac72right)^2 = frac2934 frac100 + 49 + 1 + x^2 + y^2 + 81 + 4 + 2568 - frac494 = frac2934 frac491 + x^2 + y^28 = frac2934 + frac494 = frac3424 = frac6848 491 + x^2 + y^2 = 684 Rightarrow x^2 + y^2 = 193 dots (2) ### Step 2: Solve for x and y From (1), y = 19 - x. Substitute into (2): x^2 + (19 - x)^2 = 193 x^2 + 361 - 38x + x^2 = 193 2x^2 - 38x + 168 = 0 Rightarrow x^2 - 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 = frac12 + 7 + 20 + 54 = frac444 = 11. ### Pattern Recognition Statistics questions mapping x+y and x^2+y^2 inherently hide a quadratic symmetric system (x+y)^2 - 2xy = x^2+y^2. Solving for the roots immediately grants the discrete terms. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Statistics
Q18 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Mean and Variance
If the mean and the variance of the data
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are mu and 19 respectively, then the value of lambda + mu is
  • A. 18
  • B. 21
  • C. 20
  • D. 19

Solution

### Related Formula mu = fracsum f_i x_isum f_i sigma^2 = fracsum f_i x_i^2sum f_i - mu^2 ### Core Logic Midpoints (x_i): 6, 10, 14, 18. Frequencies (f_i): 3, lambda, 4, 7. Sum of frequencies sum f_i = 3 + lambda + 4 + 7 = 14 + lambda. Calculate Mean (mu): mu = frac6(3) + 10(lambda) + 14(4) + 18(7)14 + lambda mu = frac18 + 10lambda + 56 + 12614 + lambda = frac10lambda + 200lambda + 14 = 10 + frac60lambda + 14 Since data is standard, mu and lambda typically hold integer values, hinting lambda + 14 must be a factor of 60. Therefore lambda could be 1, 6, 16. ### Step 1: Applying Variance Variance sigma^2 = 19. sigma^2 = fracsum f_i x_i^214 + lambda - mu^2 sum f_i x_i^2 = 3(36) + lambda(100) + 4(196) + 7(324) = 108 + 100lambda + 784 + 2268 = 100lambda + 3160 Substitute into variance: 19 = frac100lambda + 3160lambda + 14 - left(frac10lambda + 200lambda + 14right)^2 ### Step 2: Testing Candidates Let's test the potential integer lambda = 6 (a factor of 60 is 14+6=20): If lambda = 6: mu = 10 + frac6020 = 10 + 3 = 13 Let's verify variance for lambda = 6: sigma^2 = frac100(6) + 316020 - 13^2 = frac376020 - 169 = 188 - 169 = 19 This perfectly matches the given variance. Thus, lambda = 6 and mu = 13. lambda + mu = 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. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Statistics

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