Question

Bob sells snow shovels for $15.95 each. His total profit (p) depends on the number of snow shovels (s) sold after his expenses of $100. The following equation models his profit. p=15.95s – 100. What is the dependent variable?

Answer 1

P it would have to be

Answer 2

The dependent variable would be p, the total profit because it depends on how many snow shovels bob sells