Which One of the Following Represents a Continuous Variable

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following represents a continuous variable?

• A) noon temperature measured in Fahrenheit
• B) number of freshmen college students enrolled in an introductory psychology course
• C) number of shares traded on the New Stock Market on a given day
• D) rankings of U. S. Army officers from lowest to highest

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Definitions:

Real Interest Rates

The interest rate adjusted for inflation, reflecting the real cost of borrowing and the true return on savings.

Tax-exempt Interest Payments

Interest income that is not subject to federal income tax.

Riskier Loans

Loans that have a higher chance of default, often associated with higher interest rates to compensate for the increased risk.

Pure Rate

In finance, often refers to the interest rate or yield on a security that is devoid of any risk, representing the cost of borrowing without the influence of risk factors.