If $\sum_{i=1}^{18} (x_i - 8) = 9$ and $\sum_{i=1}^{18} (x_i - 8)^2 = 45$,find the standard deviation of $x_1, x_2, \dots, x_{18}$.

  • A
    $3/4$
  • B
    $5/2$
  • C
    $1/2$
  • D
    $3/2$

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