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Adding 10 to every value of a data set with SD 4.5 gives a new SD of
A14.5
B4.5
C45
D10
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 4.5
Shifting all values moves the mean equally but leaves every deviation, and so the spread, unchanged.
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