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Statistics - Standard Deviation

SOURCE:GMAT
Number of Problems: 3.
FOR PRINT ::: (Book)

Problem Num : 1
Type: Understanding
Topic:Statistics 
Theme:None
Adjustment# : 0
Difficulty: 500 level

Category Standard Deviation
Analysis Think about the definition of standard deviation.
Solution/Hint (1)There is no way to find the SD from the info because we have no idea how much they are apart. (2)If they have same number of eggs, SD is 0.


Problem Num : 2
Type: Mathematical Reading
Topic:Statistics 
Theme:None
Adjustment# : 0
Difficulty: 1

Category Standard Deviation
Analysis
Solution/Hint Which data has more distance from the mean?


Problem Num : 3
Type: Understanding
Topic:Statistics 
Theme:None
Adjustment# : 50
Difficulty: 800 level

Category Standard Deviation
Analysis The point is to find when he starts withdrawals.
Solution/Hint (1) Doesn't start to withdrawal until May 15th. There are two possible balance for April. $2480 or $2650 based on balance on May. (2)He didn't deposit on June 15th. If he deposite the money on June, it should be more than $2675. so, he started withdrawals on June.