Byron can earn money for the lollipops he sells. Which of the following statements describes the variables in this situation correctly? The amount of money earned is the dependent variable because it affects the number of lollipops sold. The number of lollipops sold is the dependent variable because it affects the amount of money earned. The amount of money earned is the independent variable because it affects the number of lollipops sold. The number of lollipops sold is the independent variable because it affects the amount of money earned.