Question

Determine the independent and dependent variable from the following situation. Quincy was given 3 video games for his new game system. Every month he saves enough to get 2 more video games.

independent variable is?

dependent variable is?

Answer 1

In the given situation:

The independent variable is: Time or months. Quincy's saving and acquisition of additional video games depend on the passage of time.

The dependent variable is: Number of video games. The number of video games Quincy has is dependent on the amount of time that has passed and his ability to save money.