Select an electric utility company at random; R is the exact amount of electricity, in gigawatt hours, it supplies in a year.
Classify the random variable R as finite, discrete infinite, or continuous.

A)R is the finite random variable.
B) R is the continuous random variable.
C) R is the discrete infinite random variable.

Question

Select an electric utility company at random; R is the exact amount of electricity, in gigawatt hours, it supplies in a year. ​
Classify the random variable R as finite, discrete infinite, or continuous.
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A)R is the finite random variable.
B) R is the continuous random variable.
C) R is the discrete infinite random variable.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The random variable R can take on any non-negative value, including fractional values. Since there are infinite possible values for R within any interval, it is a continuous random variable.

Select an Electric Utility Company at Random; R Is the Exact