The amount of kilojoules contained in a 250 gram packet of cheese is an example of a discrete variable.

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The amount of kilojoules in a packet of cheese is a continuous variable, as it can take on any value within a range (e.g. between 0 and infinity). A discrete variable, on the other hand, can only take on certain specific values (e.g. the number of children in a family can only be a whole number).

The Amount of Kilojoules Contained in a 250 Gram Packet