Algebra-1

The discrete variable is the number of awards won by a student.

This is discrete data because it consists of countable whole numbers (0, 1, 2, etc.). We cannot have a fraction of an award.

The other options are incorrect because:

Option A: Amount of fuel in a tank

This is continuous data, as it can take any value within a range and can include fractions or decimals (e.g., 5.5 gallons).

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