State whether the data described below are discrete or continuous, and explain why: The numbers of wheels on different vehicles Choose the correct answer below A: The data are continuous because the data can take on any value in an interval. B: The data are continuous because the data can only take on specific values C. The data are discrete because the data can take on any value in an interval. D: The data are discrete because the data can only take on specific values
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