If There Is an Inverse Relationship Between Variable X and Variable

question 149

Multiple Choice

If there is an inverse relationship between variable x and variable y, then an increase in the value of variable x will be accompanied by

• A) an increase in the value of variable y.
• B) a decrease in the value of variable y.
• C) variable y reaching its maximum value.
• D) no change in the value of variable y.

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