Dependent vs Independent Math

The amount of fertilizer added is the dependent quantity.

• True

• False

The time spent working is the independent quantity.

• True

• False

The dependent quantities are represented by these values: 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50.

• True

• False

The amount earned is the independent quantity.

• True

• False

The independent quantities are represented by these values: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

• True

• False

The independent quantities are represented by these values: 1, 2, 4, and 8.

• True

• False

Priya streams movies through a company that charges her a $1.50 per movie. What is the dependent variable?

• the number of movies she rents

• the company that she rents from

• the money it costs

• There isn't one

What is the dependent variable in the relationship between how many problems you miss on a test and your overall test grade?

• number of problems missed

• overall grade

The cost of a pizza at Cici's depends on how many  toppings you add.  What is the independent variable in this scenario??

• cost of a pizza

• number of toppings

• number of pizzas

The time it takes you to walk to school is a function of the distance you live from the school.  What is the independent variable?

• time

• distance