Question

Determine the independent and dependent variable from the following situation. Delilah was given $50 for her birthday. Every month she saves $15.

independent variable is?

dependent variable is?

Answer 1

In the given situation:

The independent variable is: Time or months. Delilah's saving and accumulation of money depend on the passage of time.

The dependent variable is: Amount of money saved. The amount of money Delilah has saved is dependent on the number of months that have passed and her consistent savings of $15 each month.