Which Is a Discrete Variable

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which is a discrete variable?

• A)The time it takes to put on a pair of jeans
• B)The price you paid for your last pair of jeans
• C)The distance to the store where you purchased your last pair of jeans
• D)The number of pairs of jeans that you own

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Definitions:

Reserve Requirement

The lowest sum of money that a bank is required to keep as reserves against the deposits it holds, as mandated by the central bank.

Federal Funds Rate

The interest rate at which banks lend reserves to each other overnight, a key tool of monetary policy used by the Federal Reserve to influence the economy.

Buying Bonds

The act of purchasing debt securities issued by governments or corporations, which pay interest over a fixed period.

Money Supply

The aggregate sum of funds present in an economy at a given moment, encompassing cash, bank deposits, and various readily accessible assets.