Question 19

Mathematics Statistics Easy

If \(\sum^n_{i=1} x_i = 80\) and \(\sum^n_{i=1} x^2_i = 400\), then a possible value of \(n\) among the following is:

(A) 9
(B) 12
(C) 15
(D) 18
✓ Correct Answer: Option D Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Given: \[ \sum_{i=1}^n x_i = 80 \quad \text{and} \quad \sum_{i=1}^n x_i^2 = 400 \] Using the RMS ≥ AM inequality: \[ \sqrt{\frac{x_1^2 + \cdots + x_n^2}{n}} \geq \frac{x_1 + \cdots + x_n}{n} \] Substitute the given sums: \[ \sqrt{\frac{400}{n}} \geq \frac{80}{n} \] Square both sides to eliminate the square root: \[ \frac{400}{n} \geq \left(\frac{80}{n}\right)^2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad \frac{400}{n} \geq \frac{6400}{n^2} \] Multiply through by \( n^2 \) (since \( n > 0 \)): \[ 400n \geq 6400 \quad \Rightarrow \quad n \geq 16 \]

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