A Bottle Contains 16 Ounces of Water $x$ Represents the Volume, in Ounces, of Water Remaining in the Represents

question 59

Essay

A bottle contains 16 ounces of water. The variable $x$ represents the volume, in ounces, of water remaining in the bottle after the first drink is taken. What are the natural bounds for the values of $x$ ? Is $x$ discrete or continuous? Explain.

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