we are given
f(t) be the amount of garbage, in tons, produced by a city
t be the time in years after 2000
Since, f(t) is dependent on t
so, t is independent
and f(t) is dependent
f(4)=1458.6 means t=4 or 2004
and amount of garbage is 1458.6 tons
f(2)=1323 means t=2 or 2002
and amount of garbage is 1323 tons ...........Answer