Identify whether the following variables are discrete or continuous. Write D for discrete and C for continuous on the space provided. Random variable A is the weight of a randomly variable chosen baby. Random variable B is the no. of female athletes in a marathon. Random variable C is the time to finish the test by a random student Random variable D is the no. of deaths due to lung cancer. Random variable E is the no. of voters favoring a candidate. Random variable F is the depth of oil wells in Saudi Arabia Random variable G is the no. of cars sold by a car dealer in a month Random variable H is the weight of a truck in a truck weighing station. Random variable I is the age of a randomly chosen sea otter Random variable J is the no. of students protesting the tuition increase

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Identify whether the following variables are discrete or continuous. Write D for discrete and C for continuous on the space provided.

  1. Random variable A is the weight of a randomly variable chosen baby.
  2. Random variable B is the no. of female athletes in a marathon.
  3. Random variable C is the time to finish the test by a random student
  4. Random variable D is the no. of deaths due to lung cancer.
  5. Random variable E is the no. of voters favoring a candidate.
  6. Random variable F is the depth of oil wells in Saudi Arabia
  7. Random variable G is the no. of cars sold by a car dealer in a month
  8. Random variable H is the weight of a truck in a truck weighing station.
  9. Random variable I is the age of a randomly chosen sea otter
  10. Random variable J is the no. of students protesting the tuition increase
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