Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In each​ case, state the possible values of the random variable. ​(a) The number of customers arriving at a bank between noon and 1:00 P.M.. ​(b) The square footage of a house.

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Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In each​ case, state the possible values of the random variable.
​(a) The number of
customers arriving at a bank between noon and 1:00 P.M..
​(b) The
square footage of a house.
 
 
 

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Part 1
​(a) Is the number of
customers arriving at a bank between noon and 1:00 P.M.
discrete or​ continuous?
 
 
A.
The random variable is discrete. The possible values are
x=​0,
​1,
​2,....
 
B.
The random variable is discrete. The possible values are
x≥0.
 
C.
The random variable is continuous. The possible values are
x≥0.
 
D.
The random variable is continuous. The possible values are
x=​0,
​1,
​2,....
Part 2
​(b) Is the
square footage of a house
discrete or​ continuous?
 
 
A.
The random variable is continuous. The possible values are
a=1, 2, 3, ....
 
B.
The random variable is discrete. The possible values are
a>0.
 
C.
The random variable is discrete. The possible values are
a=1, 2, 3, ....
 
D.
The random variable is continuous. The possible values are
a>0.
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