Holes R Us Donut Shop prices its donut holes as follows: $1.00 for one dozen, $1.75 for two dozens. This linear relationship extends to any number of dozens of donut holes. a. In this situation, what is the dependent variable and what is the independent variable? How do you know?

b. Write a linear equation that could model the cost as a function of the number of dozens of donut holes.

c. You just got a call from your teacher to stop by Holes R Us and pick up as many donut holes as you can for $5. How many can you buy? Justify your answer.