Let $x_1, x_2, \dots, x_n$ be $n$ observations,$\bar{x}$ be their mean,and $\sigma^2$ be their variance.
Statement-$1$: The variance of $2x_1, 2x_2, \dots, 2x_n$ is $4\sigma^2$.
Statement-$2$: The mean of $2x_1, 2x_2, \dots, 2x_n$ is $4\bar{x}$.

  • A
    Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is false.
  • B
    Statement-$1$ is false,Statement-$2$ is true.
  • C
    Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is true,Statement-$2$ is the correct explanation for Statement-$1$.
  • D
    Statement-$1$ is true,Statement-$2$ is true,Statement-$2$ is not the correct explanation for Statement-$1$.

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