Question

Byron can earn money for the lollipops he sells. Which of the following statements describes the variables in this situation correctly? (4 points)


The amount of money earned is the dependent variable because it affects the number of lollipops sold.

The number of lollipops sold is the dependent variable because it affects the amount of money earned.

The amount of money earned is the independent variable because it affects the number of lollipops sold.

The number of lollipops sold is the independent variable because it affects the amount of money earned.

Answer 1

Well, the independent variable doesn't depend on the other to make a difference, whereas the dependent does need the other variable to grow or decrease.

Which in this case is depending on the other?

Answer 2

"A" or "B" correct cause "C" and "D" is independent variable or would it be the other way
aroudn?

Answer 3

around*

Answer 4

No, answer my question for the moment >.< (Not trying to sound demanding) Which one of the variables; lollipops or the money, is dependent on the other?

Answer 5

Well you need money to buy the lollipop :) so money

Answer 6

well no lollipop cause if wait...i confused myself

Answer 7

Well, he's trying to sell the lollipops, so the money he earns is what?

Answer 8

so....(dont yell) UGHHH i KEEP CONFUSING MYSELF

Answer 9

the amount of lollipops he sold

Answer 10

Exactly, so the money earned is dependent on what?

Answer 11

lollipops

Answer 12

Yes! So we have our dependent variable, what's the independent variable?

Answer 13

Money

Answer 14

Nono.. The money is the dependent variable Ace. It's depending on the lollipops to increase it.

Answer 15

OH WAIT no i messed up its the lollipops

Answer 16

Yes, the independent variable it the lollipops >.<
So, dependent = money
independent = lollipops

Does the dependent variable effect the independent variable, or the other way around?

Answer 17

Other way around

Answer 18

Yes :) So we can count out the first two, which one, C or D, accurately says the answer?

Answer 19

D!

Answer 20

Yes! Great work!

Answer 21

TY :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Answer 22

No problem :)