Question

Which of the following is the most appropriate unit to describe the rate at which people are entering a theme park

Answer 1

A .Hours per person, because the dependent quantity is the hours


B. Hours per person, because the dependent quantity is the people


C. People per hour, because the dependent quantity is the hours


D. People per hour, because the dependent quantity is the people

Answer 2

the format is "dependent" per "independent" variable

Answer 3

so we must determine what is independent or dependent

the independent variable causes a change in the dependent variable

Answer 4

so which of these two options seems right?

A) the number of people entering the park affects the time of day
B) the time of day affects the number of people entering the park

A or b?

Answer 5

so, if 10 people enter the park, and then 3 people leave, does the time suddenly jump from 5 am to 7 pm?

Answer 6

B

Answer 7

good

Answer 8

so we put the dependent variable first (people) and independent variable (time) second

Answer 9

giving us which answer choice>

Answer 10

People per hour, because the dependent quantity is the people

Answer 11

awesome! that's it

Answer 12

yes