IB skill practice

Use normal linear combinations

Calculate mean or standard deviation of a linear combination of normal variables.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Use normal linear combinations - exam scenario

Independent normal variables in a retail analyst have means 47 and 26. Find the mean of their sum. Confirm the context meaning before entering the value. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

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