Z is the number of cars sold by a randomly chosen dealership last month.Is the random variable Z discrete or continuous?Choices:(A) discrete(B) continuous
Q. Z is the number of cars sold by a randomly chosen dealership last month.Is the random variable Z discrete or continuous?Choices:(A) discrete(B) continuous
Variable Constraints: The number of cars sold can only be whole numbers; you can't sell half a car or 2.5 cars, so the variable must be one that takes on distinct, separate values.
Distinct Values: Since Z can only take on distinct values (like 1, 2, 3 cars, etc.), it is not continuous. Continuous variables can take on any value within a range, including fractions and decimals.
Discrete Random Variable: Therefore, Z is a discrete random variable because it counts the number of cars sold, which are distinct and countable.
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