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Discrete Quantity

A discrete quantity is a quantity that can only take distinct, separate values in an interval. There are no values between these distinct values. The number of students in a class, the number of tickets for a concert, and the number of goals scored in a soccer match are examples of discrete quantities. These values are countable and typically represented by integers or whole numbers.

Note that the value of the quantity can only be specific amounts such as

0,

1,

2,

as a fraction or part of a discrete quantity is not an option. Imagine buying only part of a concert ticket! Now, although discrete quantities are often restricted to whole numbers, there are exceptions. Depending on the context, discrete quantities can take values from a set like

{7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9} .

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Exceptions Explained

Shoe sizes, for example, can include half-sizes such as

7,

7.5,

8,

8.5,

and

9 .

Shoe Sizes {7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9}

This provides more options for people to find a better fit. Another example can be a grading system where students can receive scores that include half-points.

Scores in a Specific Grading System {0, 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5}

The scores are still discrete because they are specific and separate values. Each score is distinct from the others and there are no values between them. Therefore, in the context of shoe sizes and grading systems, discrete quantities can indeed be fractions or decimal numbers.

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