Question

the table shows the number of cups of water required when cooking different amounts of rice.

amount of rice (cups)	amount of water (cups)
3	7.5
5	12.5
8	20

which statements apply to the ratio of rice and water? choose two options.

• ☐ the amount of rice is the dependent value.
• ☑ the amount of water is the dependent value.
• ☑ the amount of rice is the independent value.
• ☐ the amount of water is the independent value.
• ☐ the values cannot be labeled as dependent or independent without a given equation.

Explanation:

To determine dependent/independent values, we analyze the relationship: the amount of water depends on the amount of rice (as we choose how much rice to cook, then determine water). So rice is independent, water is dependent. The two correct options are the ones stating water is dependent and rice is independent.

Answer:

B. The amount of water is the dependent value.
C. The amount of rice is the independent value.