In order to earn extra spending money, Eli babysits children after school. The greater the number of hours he babysits, the more money he earns.
h = the number of hours Eli babysits
m = the amount of money Eli earns
Which of the variables is independent and which is dependent?
Independent variable: h (number of hours Eli babysits)
Dependent variable: m (amount of money Eli earns)