Identify the Following as Either Continuous or Discrete Variables

question 38

Essay

Identify the following as either continuous or discrete variables:
a. Depth of water in a swimming pool __________________.
b. Number of students enrolled in a class __________________.
c. Volume of water in a jug __________________.
d. How many traffic accidents there were in a given year __________________.
e. A person's age __________________.
f. Number of home runs __________________.

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Definitions:

Futures Contracts

Agreements to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial instrument at a predetermined price at a specific time in the future.

Profit (Loss)

The financial result of a company's operations and activities, determined by subtracting total expenses from total revenues over a given period.

Ounce

An ounce is a unit of weight commonly used in the United States and Britain, equivalent to 1/16 of a pound or about 28.35 grams.

Pounds

A unit of weight commonly used in the United States, equivalent to 0.453592 kilograms, or a British currency (GBP).