Question

Prior to September, 2000, taxi fares from Washington DC to Maryland were described as follows: $2.00 up to and including 1⁄2 mile, $0.70 for each additional 1⁄2 mile increment.

- Describe the independent and dependent variables and explain your choices.

Answer 1

See below.

Explanation:

The $2 charge is independent of the miles driven. It cost $2 regardless of mileage. The $0.20.half mile is the dependent variable. The cost changes as a function of 1/2 miles driven.