Independent Variable Dependent Variable Math

Daisy is training for a marathon.  The amount of time spent running depends on how far she runs.  Which statement is true

• The dependent variable is the amount of time spent running, the independent variable is the miles run. 

• The dependent variable is miles run, the independent variable is the time spent running.

• The independent variable is her running shoes and the dependent variable is the flavor of gatorade she drinks

• The dependent variable is the weather and the independent variable is the time of day. 

The volume of a sphere is given by the formula V=4πr³, where V is the volume and r is the radius.  What is the dependent variable in this situation?

• V

• 4

• r

• π

The time spent working is the independent quantity.

• True

• False

Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)

• Cost (c)

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

The independent quantities are represented by these values: 0.15, 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0                         

• True

• False

The time spent working causes the amount earned.

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

• The dependent variable is total cost
• The dependent variable is weight
• The independent variable is total cost
• The independent variable is cost of a package