d is the dependent variable because h affects the number of dollars Michelle earns
Here, we want to select the statement describing the relationship between d and h
From what we have, she is paid d dollars if she had worked h hours
What this mean is that the amount she is paid is dependent on the number of hours for which she has worked
Thus, we can say d is dependent on h
d is the dependent variable, while h is the independent
We now select the correct statement;
The correct statement is that d is the dependent variable because h affects the number of dollars Michelle earns (option A)
