Which of the following can be represented by a continuous random variable?
A) The time of a flight between Chicago and New York
B) The number of defective light bulbs in a sample of five
C) The number of arrivals to a drive-through bank window in a four-hour period
D) The score of a randomly selected student on a five-question multiple-choice quiz

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A continuous random variable can take on any value within a range, usually represented by an interval on the real number line. The time of a flight between Chicago and New York is a continuous variable because it can take on any value between the minimum and maximum possible travel times.

Which of the Following Can Be Represented by a Continuous