Question

Kristen baked a pan of brownies for a potluck. The number of squares she cuts the brownies

into will depend on the number of people attending the potluck.
s = the number of squares Kristen cuts the brownies into
p = the number of people attending the potluck
Which of the variables is independent and which is dependent?

A. p is the independent variable and s is the dependent
variable

B. s is the independent variable and p is the dependent
variable

Answer 1

A. p is the independent variable, and s is the dependent variable.

Explanation:

In this scenario, the number of people attending the potluck is the independent variable because it is the variable that is being controlled or determined before the brownies are cut. The number of squares the brownies are cut into, on the other hand, depends on the number of people attending the potluck. Therefore, the number of squares is the dependent variable in this scenario.