4.8 Lesson Quiz

4.8 Lesson Quiz

Multiple Choice

The number of minutes of exercise, m, and the number of calories burned, c, during exercise.

Which is the DEPENDENT variable?

• m (exercise)

• c (calories)

Multiple Choice

Every week, Michelle is paid d dollars for working h hours. What is the DEPENDENT variable and why?

• d is the dependent variable because h affects the number of dollars Michelle earns.

• d is the dependent variable because d affects the number of hours Michelle works.

• h is the dependent variable because d affects the number of dollars Michelle earns.

• h is the dependent variable because h affects the number of hours Michelle works.

Multiple Choice

Ann says that distance, d, can be either independent or a dependent variable. Which variable comples the blank.

If d affects the amount of time that someone travels, it is the ________ variable.

• independent

• dependent

Multiple Select

The dependent variable, g, represents the gas mileage for a vehicle. Which of these variables can represent an independent variable in this situation?

HINT: There are 3 answers.

• The color of the interior

• The age of the vehicle

• The horsepower of the engine

• The weight of the vehicle

• The time of day the vehicle is driven

Multiple Choice

A server earns t dollars in tips when she serves c customers. Which statement describes the relationship between t and c?

• both variables are dependent variables

• t is the independent variable and c is the dependent variable

• t is the dependent variable and c is the independent variable

• both variables are independent variables