If a Candy Machine Isn't Working Properly, in General, People

question 232

Multiple Choice

If a candy machine isn't working properly, in general, people usually do not continue to deposit coins into the machine. It is easier for people to tell when they are not working properly because these machines are supposed to operate on a _____________ schedule.

• A)variable ratio
• B)continuous
• C)fixed interval
• D)variable interval

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