I need to determine whether these are continuous or discrete andthen list the po

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I need to determine whether these are continuous or discrete andthen list the possible values for the random variable.

The question is this: For each of the following, first distinguishthe variable between discrete or continuous, and then list thepossible values for the random variable.
     * The number of light bulbs that burn outin a week in an office with 5 bulbs
     * The time it takes to fly from Chicago toColorado
     *The number of assignments turned in froma class of 30 students
     * The time it takes to get through thedrive-through restaurant

I got stuck on this because I'm not sure if I need to show a samplespace, if so what is is? I can't figure out what to put whenthere aren't 2 numbers of something. Is there work to be shown oris it just a concept I'm writing out?

Thanks!!

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* The number of light bulbs that burn out in a week in an officewith 5 bulbs    discrete, the possilbe values are1,2,3, 4, 5      * The time it takes to fly from Chicago toColorado continuous      *The number of assignments turned in froma class of 30 students discrete, the possible values are1,2,..,30      * The time it takes to get through thedrive-through restaurant continuous

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