For the following numerical variables, state whether each is discrete or continuous. a. The length of a 1 -year-old rattlesnake b. The altitude of a location in California selected randomly by throwing a dart at a map of the state c. The distance from the left edge at which a 12 -inch plastic ruler snaps when bent sufficiently to break d. The price per gallon paid by the next customer to buy gas at a particular station
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