SOLUTION: In each of the four examples listed below, one of the given variables is independent (x) and one of the given variables is dependent (y). Indicate in each case which variable is i

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Question 357109: In each of the four examples listed below, one of the given variables is independent (x) and one of the given variables is dependent (y). Indicate in each case which variable is independent and which variable is dependent.
I. Cost to ship; Size of package
II. Geographic location; Average annual snowfall
III. Length of ride; Taxi fare
IV. DNA of offspring; DNA of parents
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I. Cost to ship; Dependent Variable y
Size of package Independent Variable x
The package size determines the cost to ship.

II. Geographic location; Independent Variable x
Average annual snowfall Dependent Variable y
Selection of a specific geographic location will allow you to determine the average annual snowfall for that location.

III. Length of ride; Independent Variable x
Taxi fare Dependent Variable y
Length of taxi ride determines taxi fare.

IV. DNA of offspring; Dependent Variable y
DNA of parents Independent Variable x
Parent DNA dictates offspring DNA.

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