-In the Above Figure, the Curve Has a Slope That

question 131

Multiple Choice

-In the above figure, the curve has a slope that is .

• A) negative and becoming larger in magnitude
• B) positive and becoming smaller in magnitude
• C) negative and becoming smaller in magnitude
• D) positive and becoming larger in magnitude

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