(a) The mean and S.D of a set of 100 observations were worked out as 40 and 5 respectively. But by mistake a value 50 was taken in place of 40 for one observation. Re-calculate the correct mean and S.D.

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(a) The mean and S.D of a set of 100 observations were worked out as 40
and 5 respectively. But by mistake a value 50 was taken in place of 40 for one observation.
Re-calculate the correct mean and S.D.
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