55.3k views
2 votes
Which is the most appropriate unit to describe the rate at which data is transferred using the internet

A:Megabits per second bc the independent quantity is time in seconds & dependent quantity is amount of data in megabits

B:Seconds per megabit bc the independent quantity is time in seconds & dependent quantity is amount of data in megabits

C:Seconds per megabit bc the independent quantity is amount of data in megabits & dependent quantity is time in seconds

D:Megabits per second bc the independent quantity is amount of data in megabits and dependent quantity is time in seconds

2 Answers

2 votes
A:Megabits per second bc the independent quantity is time in seconds & dependent quantity is amount of data in megabits
User Fabianegli
by
6.8k points
3 votes

The most appropriate unit to describe the rate at which data is transferred using the internet would be megabits per second, because the independent quantity is time in seconds and dependent quantity is amount of data in megabits. The correct answer between all the choices given is the first choice or letter A. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query about and it will be able to help you.

User GrayWizardx
by
6.7k points