The mean and variance of a series of $5$ observations are $8$ and $24$ respectively. The mean and variance of another series of $3$ observations are $8$ and $24$ respectively. What is the variance of their combined series?

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $24$
  • C
    $25$
  • D
    $42$

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