As the number of credit hours a student takes in a semester increases, the tuition fees, the amount of access fees, and the number of student loans available also increase. Which of the following is the independent variable?
A. Amount of access fees
B. Tuition fees
C. Number of credit hours
D. Number of student loans available
A change in number of credit hours will lead to a change in the amount of access fees, amount of tuition fees, and availability of the number of student loans. Thus, number of credit hours is the independent variable.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following is the independent variable in the equation below? p(n)=2n+9
A. n
B. 9
C. p
D. 4
Answer Explanation
An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or changed in the experiment. Based on the given equation, the variable n is the one changed to get the required output, p. Thus, n is the independent variable.
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Q #2: A baker is using a cookie recipe that call for 3 ¼ cups of flour to yield 30 cookies. How much flour will the baker need to make 16 cookies using the same recipe?
A. 1 11/15 cups
B. 5 8/15 cups
C. 10 13/15 cups
D. 3 ¾ cups
Answer Explanation
Explanation
We are asked to find the number of cups of flour, which requires the concept of proportions.
If we let x to represent the number of cups of flour to make 16 cookies. Then
Solve the value of x by cross-multiplying
Convert the mixed fraction into improper fraction in order to carry out multiplication
The baker needs 26/15 cups of flour needed to make 16 cookies. This is equal to 1 11/15 cups.
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Q #3: Which of the following is the weight of the cargo in a truck if 3/5 of the cargo weighs 615 pounds (lb)?
A. 1025 lb
B. 1320 lb
C. 1548 lb
D. 788 lb
Answer Explanation
In this problem, we assume the truck carry a whole cargo to carry. Thus, total weight is found by dividing 615 lb by 3/5. Thus,
We change the division sign to product and multiply 615 by reciprocal of 3/5. Then,
(615 * frac{5}{3} = 1025 lb)
The weight of the cargo in the truck will be 1025 lb.
