Chapter SH, Problem 11.9EP

To determine

To find: The random variable in given distribution, and classify it as discrete or continuous. And hence explain.

Answer to Problem 11.9EP

The Variable $X$ is discrete.

Explanation of Solution

The random variable $X$ is the number of stamps in any collection.

The number of stamps is countable, and since discrete random variables represent countable values, so $X$ is discrete.

Therefore the Variable $X$ is discrete.