Question

1. consider the following variables: • number of ice cream cones sold • temperature (°c) 1a which of the following statements makes sense? the correct option was a the temperature affects the number of ice cream cones sold. a the number of ice cream cones sold affects the temperature. 5 well done! 1b which is the dependent variable and which is the independent variable? the independent variable is the temperature and the dependent variable is the number of ice cream cones sold. the independent variable is the number of ice cream cones sold and the dependent variable is temperature.

Explanation:

1b Solution:

Step1: Recall Variable Definitions

Independent variable: A variable that is manipulated or causes change.
Dependent variable: A variable that depends on the independent variable (changes because of it).

Step2: Analyze the Relationship

From 1a, temperature affects ice cream cones sold. So:

• Independent variable: Temperature (it causes change in cones sold).
• Dependent variable: Number of ice cream cones sold (it depends on temperature).

Answer:

The independent variable is the temperature and the dependent variable is the number of ice cream cones sold.