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Relating Relationships Shown in Tables to Equations

Question 7 • FL-1205010-M/J Grade 6 Mathematics B -GF

A transcriptionist types 62 words per minute. Which statement is correct?

Answer
A
As the number of words increases, the number of minutes decreases.
B
As the number of words decreases, the number of minutes increases.
C
The number of words, w, is the dependent variable.
D
The brand of keyboard causes a change in the number of words typed per minute.

Explanation

At 62 words per minute, the relationship is w = 62m, where m is the number of minutes. The number of words typed depends on how many minutes the transcriptionist types, so w is the dependent variable. More words require more minutes, not fewer.

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