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WorksheetsDependent/Independent Variables
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 23mins
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Class
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1.
Paco's daughter will be participating in an upcoming dance recital. She will require a different costume for each dance she plans to performs.
c = the number of costumes Paco's daughter will require
d = the number of dances Paco's daughter plans to perform
Which of the variables is independent?
c = the number of costumes Paco's daughter will require
d = the number of dances Paco's daughter plans to perform
Which of the variables is independent?
a)
c
b)
d
2.
Sarah is bringing treats to her elementary school class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings in is based on the number of students in her class.
t = the number of treats
s = the number of students
Which of the variables is independent?
t = the number of treats
s = the number of students
Which of the variables is independent?
a)
s
b)
t
3.
Carey and Justin are raising money to purchase books for their school's library. The more money they raise, the more books they will be able to purchase for the library.
m = the amount of money Carey and Justin raise
b = the number of books Carey and Justin will be able to purchase
Which of the variables is dependent?
m = the amount of money Carey and Justin raise
b = the number of books Carey and Justin will be able to purchase
Which of the variables is dependent?
a)
m
b)
b
4.
Sarah is participating in a walkathon to raise money for local literacy programs. The amount of money Sarah will raise depends on the distance she walks.
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks
Which of the variables is dependent?
m = the amount of money Sarah will raise
d = the distance Sarah walks
Which of the variables is dependent?
a)
m
b)
d
5.
In order to earn extra money on the weekends, Josie's string quartet performs at wedding receptions. The longer the reception, the more money they earn.
r = the length of the reception
m = the amount of money Josie's quartet earns
Which of the variables is independent?
r = the length of the reception
m = the amount of money Josie's quartet earns
Which of the variables is independent?
a)
r
b)
m
6.
In order to earn extra spending money, Dalton babysits children after school. The greater the number of hours he babysits, the more money he earns.
h = the number of hours Dalton babysits
m = the amount of money Dalton earns
Which of the variables is dependent?
h = the number of hours Dalton babysits
m = the amount of money Dalton earns
Which of the variables is dependent?
a)
h
b)
m
7.
In the United States House of Representatives, the number of Representatives from a state is calculated based on its population.
r = the number of Representatives
p = the population of a state
Which of the variables is independent?
r = the number of Representatives
p = the population of a state
Which of the variables is independent?
a)
r
b)
p
8.
Tim got 3 pieces of candy for every house he trick or treated at.
c = candy
h = house
The dependent variable is:
c = candy
h = house
The dependent variable is:
a)
c = candy
b)
h = house
9.
Norman gets one treat every time he jumps.
t = treats
j = jumps
The independent variable is:
t = treats
j = jumps
The independent variable is:
a)
t = treats
b)
j = jumps
10.
Sophie earned $1 for every time she got an A on her report card.
m = money
A = A on report card
The dependent variable is:
m = money
A = A on report card
The dependent variable is:
a)
m = money
b)
A = A on report card
11.
Lily got one prize for every book she read.
p = prize
b = books she reads
The independent variable is:
p = prize
b = books she reads
The independent variable is:
a)
p = prize
b)
b = books she reads
12.
IS THE TABLE PROPORTIONAL OR NON-PROPORTIONAL?
a)
proportional
b)
non-proportional
13.
IS THE TABLE PROPORTIONAL OR NON-PROPORTIONAL
a)
PROPORTIONAL
b)
NON-PROPORTIONAL
14.
Is the table proportional or non-proportional?
a)
PROPORTIONAL
b)
NON-PROPORTIONAL
15.
What is the constant of proportionality?
a)
8
b)
16
c)
24
d)
2
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