Identify the independent and dependent variable for the given situation. The amount of interest earned over 5 years on an investment.

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ganeshie8 · Answer

two variables here :

1) interest earned
2) years

waleed_imtiaz · Answer

I think so that the money earned depends upon the number of years.. SO it is dependent on years... So, years will be the independent quantity........
May be I am wrong... plz guide me if i am wrong

ganeshie8 · Answer

i think, interest is dependent on years you wait.

what do you think ?

waleed_imtiaz · Answer

Ya.. I think so... that money earned through interest will increase if the number of years increase. So 1) is dependent and 2) is independent...... Am i rite?