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A random variable is used to find the number of items in a scavenger hunt being held by a local youth group. Identify the variable as discrete or continuous and explain.

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Answer:Discrete variableStep-by-step explanation:Discrete variables are ones that are distinct, represented by counting numbers.  The number of items in a scavenger hunt would be represented by counting numbers (1, 2, 3, etc) so this is a discrete variable.