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If u = (x - 100)/5 has standard deviation 3, find the SD of x.
A3
B15
C25
D103
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 15
Since x = 5u + 100, the shift does nothing and the factor 5 scales the deviation, so 5 times 3 is 15.
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