Exploring Variable Relationships Through Real-Life Problems

1. Sarah is saving money to buy a new bike. The amount of money she saves each week is the independent variable, while the total amount saved after 4 weeks is the dependent variable. If she saves $10 each week, how much will she have saved after 4 weeks?

• $50

• $20

• $30

• $40

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

2. A plant grows taller each week. The number of weeks is the independent variable, and the height of the plant is the dependent variable. If the plant grows 2 inches each week, how tall will it be after 5 weeks?

• 12 inches

• 15 inches

• 10 inches

• 8 inches

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CCSS.HSF-BF.A.1A

3. A car travels a certain distance based on the speed it is going. The speed of the car is the independent variable, and the distance traveled is the dependent variable. If the car goes 60 miles per hour, how far will it travel in 3 hours?

• 90 miles

• 240 miles

• 180 miles

• 120 miles

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

4. In a school, the number of students participating in a club depends on the number of activities offered. The number of activities is the independent variable, and the number of students is the dependent variable. If there are 5 activities and 20 students, how many students would join if there were 10 activities?

• 25 students

• 30 students

• 40 students

• 10 students

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

5. A baker makes cupcakes. The number of cupcakes made is the dependent variable, while the number of eggs used is the independent variable. If each cupcake requires 1 egg, how many cupcakes can be made with 12 eggs?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 8

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

6. A movie theater sells tickets based on the time of day. The time of day is the independent variable, and the number of tickets sold is the dependent variable. If 50 tickets are sold at 3 PM, how many tickets might be sold at 6 PM if more people attend?

• 30 to 50 tickets

• 70 to 100 tickets

• 100 to 120 tickets

• 10 to 20 tickets

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CCSS.HSF.IF.A.2

7. A gardener measures the amount of water given to plants. The amount of water is the independent variable, and the growth of the plants is the dependent variable. If a plant grows 3 inches with 2 cups of water, how much will it grow with 4 cups?

• 6 inches

• 5 inches

• 8 inches

• 4 inches

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CCSS.HSF-BF.A.1A

8. A student studies for a test. The number of hours studied is the independent variable, and the score on the test is the dependent variable. If the student scores 80% after studying for 3 hours, what score might they achieve after studying for 6 hours?

• 100%

• 70%

• 90%

• 85%

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

9. A factory produces toys. The number of toys produced is the dependent variable, while the number of machines used is the independent variable. If 5 machines produce 100 toys, how many toys will 10 machines produce?

• 150 toys

• 250 toys

• 200 toys

• 300 toys

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

10. A cyclist tracks their distance based on the time spent riding. The time spent riding is the independent variable, and the distance covered is the dependent variable. If the cyclist rides for 2 hours at a speed of 15 miles per hour, how far do they travel?

• 15 miles

• 45 miles

• 60 miles

• 30 miles

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9