Question

1. which is a quantitative variable?

a balance in savings account
b marital status of office workers
c kinds of pets owned by friends
d favorite places to eat tacos

Explanation:

A quantitative variable is one that can be measured numerically. Option A (balance in savings account) is a numerical value (e.g., $500, $1000), so it's quantitative. Options B (marital status), C (kinds of pets), and D (favorite places) are qualitative (categorical) as they describe non - numerical attributes.

Answer:

A. balance in savings account