If the random error in the arithmetic mean of $50$ observations is $\alpha$, then the random error in the arithmetic mean of $150$ observations would be

  • A

    $\frac{\alpha}{3}$

  • B

    $3 \alpha$

  • C

    $\alpha$

  • D

    $2 \alpha$

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