Question

12.
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**