Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In each case, s

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Determine whether the random variable is discrete or continuous. In each case, state the possible values of the random variable. (a) The number of free-throw attempts before the first shot is made. (b) The time required to download a file from the Internet. (a) Is the number of free-throw attempts before the first shot is made discrete or continuous? A. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are x >= 0. B. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are x = 0, 1, 2,... C. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are x = 0, 1, 2,... D. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are x >= 0. (b) Is the time required to download a file from the Internet discrete or continuous? A. The random variable is continuous. The possible values are t > 0. B, The random variable is continuous. The possible values are t = 1,2,3 C. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are t > 0. D. The random variable is discrete. The possible values are t = 1,2,3,...

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(a) C

(b)A

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