Which of the Following Can Be Represented by a Continuous

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be represented by a continuous random variable?

• A) The time of a flight between Chicago and New York
• B) The number of defective light bulbs in a sample of five
• C) The number of arrivals to a drive-through bank window in a four-hour period
• D) The score of a randomly selected student on a five-question multiple-choice quiz

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Definitions:

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations used in microeconomics to show different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, that is, which provide the same level of utility to the consumer.

Consumption Bundle

A mix of various goods and services selected by consumers based on their preferences and budget limitations.

Slope

The rate at which one variable changes in relation to another, representing the steepness of a line on a graph.

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations of different bundles of goods between which a consumer is indifferent, showing preferences.