ProbabilityMTP Sep 24 Series IIQuestion 2849 of 240
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If two random variables $x$ and $y$ are related by $y = -3x + 8$, then the SD of $y$ is given by

Options

A$-3 \times SD \text{ of } x$
B$3 \times SD \text{ of } x$
C$9 \times SD \text{ of } x$
D$2 \times SD \text{ of } x$
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Correct Answer

✅ Option b — $3 \times SD \text{ of } x$

All Options:

  • A$-3 \times SD \text{ of } x$
  • B$3 \times SD \text{ of } x$
  • C$9 \times SD \text{ of } x$
  • D$2 \times SD \text{ of } x$

About This Chapter: Probability

Paper

Paper 3: Quantitative Aptitude

Weightage

5-7 Marks

Key Topics

Probability Operations, Expected Value

A logic-heavy chapter dealing with random experiments, events (mutually exclusive, exhaustive), set theory probability, conditional probability, and Bayes' Theorem. It forms the basis for Theoretical Distributions.

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