Identify the independent and dependent variable of the following graph. Indicate whether the graph rises, falls, or is constant. Net profit of a particular business in relation to time given quarterly.
A graph has time on the x-axis, from 2005 to 2007, and net profit on the y-axis. The net profit increases in 2005 and then decreases to 2006. It then increases through 2007.
a.
Independent Variable: time, Dependent Variable: net profit
Graph falls and then steadily rises
b.
Independent Variable: net profit, Dependent Variable: time
Graph starts low, rises until it reaches a maximum point and then falls
c.
Independent Variable: time, Dependent Variable: net profit
Graph starts out rising and starts falling mid-year. At the beginning of 2006 it is at the minimum value and begins rising again before staying at a fairly constant rate for the remainder of the year.
d.
Independent Variable: net profit, Dependent Variable: time
Graph starts out rising and starts falling mid-year. At the beginning of 2006 it is at the minimum value and begins rising again before staying at a fairly constant rate for the remainder of the yea