Let $X$ denote the sum of the numbers obtained when two fair dice are rolled. Find the variance and standard deviation of $X$.

  • A
    Variance $= 5.833$,Standard Deviation $= 2.415$
  • B
    Variance $= 5.833$,Standard Deviation $= 2.515$
  • C
    Variance $= 5.933$,Standard Deviation $= 2.415$
  • D
    Variance $= 5.833$,Standard Deviation $= 2.315$

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