Which of the following variables are discrete?
i. the depth of a submarine
ii. the number of torpedoes on a submarine
iii. the speed of the submarine
A) ii
B) i and iii
C) i and ii
D) i, ii, and iii

Question

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The number of torpedoes is a countable quantity with no intermediate values, and therefore is a discrete variable. Depth and speed can have infinite intermediate values and are therefore continuous variables, not discrete.

Which of the Following Variables Are Discrete