Which of the following is an example of a discrete random variable?
A)The distance you can drive in a car with a full tank of gas.
B)The number of cows on a cattle ranch.
C)The weight of a package at the post office.
D)The amount of rain that falls over a 24-hour period.

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A discrete random variable can only take on whole numbers or distinct values. The number of cows on a cattle ranch is a discrete random variable as it can only take on whole number values (1, 2, 3, etc.). The other options are continuous random variables as they can take on any value within a range (distance, weight, amount of rain).

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Discrete