Which of the following can be represented by a discrete random variable?
A) The circumference of a randomly generated circle
B) The time of a flight between Chicago and New York
C) The number of defective light bulbs in a sample of five
D) The average distance achieved in a series of long jumps

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A discrete random variable takes on a countable number of possible values, which is true for the number of defective light bulbs in a sample of five. The circumference of a circle and the time of a flight are continuous variables, while the average distance achieved in a series of long jumps is also continuous and depends on multiple trials.

Which of the Following Can Be Represented by a Discrete