In which scenario can you reverse the dependent and independent variables while keeping the interpretation of the slope meaningful?

As the amount of snowfall increases, the number of shovels sold increases.

As number of hours spent watching TV increases, the amount spent on electricity increases.

As the radius of a circle increases, circumference of the circle increases.

As foot size increases, sock size increases.

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Bubblegum

7 March, 14:07

In which scenario can you reverse the dependent and independent variables while keeping the interpretation of the slope meaningful?

As the amount of snowfall increases, the number of shovels sold increases.

As number of hours spent watching TV increases, the amount spent on electricity increases.

As the radius of a circle increases, circumference of the circle increases.

As foot size increases, sock size increases.

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Alonso Everett · Answer 1

"As the radius of a circle increases, circumference of the circle increases" is the scenario in which you can reverse the dependent and independent variables while keeping the interpretation of the slope meaningful. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option.