If $\sum_{i = 1}^9 (x_i - 5) = 9$ and $\sum_{i = 1}^9 (x_i - 5)^2 = 45$,then the standard deviation of the $9$ items $x_1, x_2, ..., x_9$ is:

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $9$

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