Question

valeria is throwing a party. the number of party favors she buys is based on how many guests she wants to invite.
p = the number of party favors
g = the number of guests
which of the variables is independent and which is dependent?
g is the independent variable and p is the dependent variable
p is the independent variable and g is the dependent variable

Explanation:

To determine independent and dependent variables, we analyze the relationship: the number of party favors (\(p\)) depends on the number of guests (\(g\)) Valeria invites. An independent variable is the one that is controlled or chosen freely (here, \(g\), as she decides how many guests to invite), and the dependent variable depends on the independent one (here, \(p\), as it's based on \(g\)). So \(g\) is independent, \(p\) is dependent.

Answer:

A. \(g\) is the independent variable and \(p\) is the dependent variable (assuming the first option is labeled A, as it's the correct one here)