I use electricity at my house and I am charged some price for it. What are the dependent and independent variables respectively in this situation? [2 MARKS]

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The independent variable is the electricity consumption, because electricity consumption depends on one's personal requirements.

The cost of consumption is dependent on how much electricity was consumed, hence the cost of consumption is a dependent variable.

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I use electricity at my house and I am charged some price for it. What are the dependent and independent variables respectively in this situation? [2 MARKS]

Concept: 1 Mark Application: 1 Mark The independent variable is the electricity consumption, because electricity consumption depends on one's personal requirements. The cost of consumption is dependent on how much electricity was consumed, hence the cost of consumption is a dependent variable.

Concept: 1 Mark
Application: 1 Mark

The independent variable is the electricity consumption, because electricity consumption depends on one's personal requirements.

The cost of consumption is dependent on how much electricity was consumed, hence the cost of consumption is a dependent variable.