The mean and the standard deviation $(s.d.)$ of five observations are $9$ and $0,$ respectively. If one of the observations is changed such that the mean of the new set of five observations becomes $10,$ then their $s.d.$ is?

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $1$

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