Which of the following is most likely a continuous numerical variable?
A)the number of gallons of paint purchased
B)the number of reams of paper ordered
C)the population of Egypt in 2005
D)the number of miles of interstate highways

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Continuous numerical variables can take on any value within a range, including fractions and decimals. The number of miles of interstate highways can vary continuously (e.g., 10.5 miles, 100.25 miles), unlike the other options which are discrete counts.

Which of the Following Is Most Likely a Continuous Numerical