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Question

The cost of playing pool increases with the amount of time using the table. Identify the independent and dependent quantity in the situation.

number of games; cost

cost; time using table

cost; number of players

time using table; cost

Answer 1

In the situation described, the independent and dependent quantities can be identified as follows:

• Independent Quantity: Time using the table (the amount of time spent playing pool)
• Dependent Quantity: Cost (the cost incurred based on the time spent)

So the correct answer is:

time using table; cost