A theater group is having a carwash fundraiser. The group can only spend $36 on soap, which is enough to wash 44 cars. Each car is charged $5. a) If c is the total number of cars washed and p is the profit, which is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable? b) Is the relationship between c and p a function? Explain. c) Write an equation that shows this relationship. d) Find a reasonable domain and range for the situation. a) Choose the correct independent and dependent variables below.

A.
The independent variable is c and the dependent variable is p.

B.
The independent variable is p and the dependent variable is c.