Let $X$ be the discrete random variable representing the number $(x)$ that appears on the face of a biased die when it is rolled. The probability distribution of $X$ is given by:
$X = x$$1$$2$$3$$4$$5$$6$
$P(X = x)$$0.1$$0.15$$0.3$$0.25$$k$$k$

Find the variance of $X$.

  • A
    $1.64$
  • B
    $1.94$
  • C
    $2.16$
  • D
    $2.28$

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