Problem #10: Independent random variables {U, X, W} have variances V[U] 1, V[X] = 2, V[W] = 3. Let Y = 2U+ 3X+ 4W. Find the standard deviation of Y. (A) 7.07 (B) 3.16 (C) 8.37 (D) 4.47

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Independent random variables {U, X, W} have variances V[U]  =  1, V[X]  =  2, V[W]  =  3.

Let Y  =  2U + 3X + 4W. Find the standard deviation of Y.
Problem #10: Independent random variables {U, X, W} have variances V[U] =
1, V[X] = 2, V[W] = 3.
Let Y = 2U+ 3X+ 4W. Find the standard deviation of Y.
(A) 7.07 (B) 3.16 (C) 8.37 (D) 4.47
Transcribed Image Text:Problem #10: Independent random variables {U, X, W} have variances V[U] = 1, V[X] = 2, V[W] = 3. Let Y = 2U+ 3X+ 4W. Find the standard deviation of Y. (A) 7.07 (B) 3.16 (C) 8.37 (D) 4.47
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