Exercise 9 Page 781

The value of a random variable is the numerical outcome of a random event. A random variable can be discrete or continuous. Discrete variables represent countable values. Continuous variables can take on any value.

Random Variable: Weights of pets.
Classification: Continuous.
Explanation: See solution.

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The value of a random variable is the numerical outcome of a random event. A random variable can be discrete or continuous.

Discrete	Continuous
This type of variable represents countable values.	This type of variable can take on any value.

Let's now consider the given distribution.

the weights of pets in a pet store

The random variable is the weights of pets in a pet store. The weights can be any value within a certain range. Therefore, the variable is continuous.

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