Question

Roy is hiking down a mountain at a rate of 3 miles per hour. He started at the top of the mountain on a 12.5-mile trail to his tent camp. Which is the dependent variable in this problem situation?
A
time
B
distance
C
altitude
D
speed

Answer 1

In this problem situation, the dependent variable is the distance Roy has covered as he hikes down the mountain. This is because the distance he has left to hike will change based on the time he spends hiking and his speed.

So, the correct answer is:
B - distance