Based on the description of the scenario, which of the variables is the dependent variable?

We need the scenario.

Step-by-step explanation:

Generally the independent variable is the thing you are changing and the dependent variable is being changed based on the independent variable.

Ex:

y = x+1

x is the independent variable because you can put in whatever value you want in and y is the dependent variable because its value depends on what you choose for x if that makes sense. I would need you scenario to be able to tell you exactly what it is.