Question

Identify the independent and dependent variables.

The number of campers decreased, so fewer counselors are needed.



A.
The independent variable is number of counselors and the dependant variable is number of campers.


B.
The independent variable is number of campers and the dependant variable is number of counselors.

Answer 1

The numbers of campus decreased can't be controlled by other people so it's independent.

Therefore, your answer is B. The independent variable is number of campers and the dependent variable is number of counselors.