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QUESTION:

Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In each case, state the possible values of the random variable.

(a) The amount of rain in Seattle during April.

(b) The number of fish caught during a fishing tournament.

(c) The number of customers arriving at a bank between noon and 1:00 p.m.

(d) The time required to download a file from the Internet.

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QUESTION:

Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In each case, state the possible values of the random variable.

(a) The amount of rain in Seattle during April.

(b) The number of fish caught during a fishing tournament.

(c) The number of customers arriving at a bank between noon and 1:00 p.m.

(d) The time required to download a file from the Internet.

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We need to determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous and state the possible values of the random variable.

(a) The amount of rain in Seattle during April.

(b) The number of fish caught during a fishing tournament.

(c) The number of customers arriving at a bank between noon and 1:00 p.m.

(d) The time required to download a file from the Internet.

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