Question

A nutritionist uses a scale that measures weight to the nearest 0.01 grams. A slice of cheese weighs 0.35 grams on the scale. The variable being measured is a:________.a. discrete variable.b. constant.c. continuous variable.d. random variable.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. continuous variable

Explanation:

A variable can be either a discrete or a continuous variable.

A continuous variable is any variable which can be obtained by measuring the value.

Whereas a discrete variable is that which can be obtained counting.

Mass is a continuous variable since it can be measured.

In the context, the mass of cheese is given 0.35 grams. Since this mass of cheese can be measured, it is a continuous variable.

Hence the answer is -- c. continuous variable