The independent variable is the number of lawns raked, and the dependent variable is the money earned. Jason's earnings depend on the varying number of lawns he chooses to rake.
In this scenario:
Independent Variable: The independent variable is the factor that Jason can control or manipulate. In this case, the independent variable is the number of lawns he rakes.
Dependent Variable: The dependent variable is the outcome or result that depends on the independent variable. In this case, the dependent variable is the amount of money Jason earns.
So,
Independent Variable: Number of lawns raked
Dependent Variable: Money earned
Jason's earnings depend on the number of lawns he rakes, making the number of lawns the independent variable and the money earned the dependent variable.