State whether the data described below are discrete or continuous, and explain why.

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Part 1

Choose the correct answer below.

A.

The data are

continuous

because

thedatacantakeonany

valueinaninterval.

B.

The data are

continuous

because

thedatacanonlytakeon

specificvalues.

C.

The data are

discrete

because

thedatacanonlytakeon

specificvalues.

D.

The data are

discrete

because

thedatacantakeonany

valueinaninterval.