If Y Is an Increasing Function of X, Then

question 4

Multiple Choice

If Y is an increasing function of X, then

• A)Y decreases when X increases.
• B)X decreases when Y increases.
• C)X remains constant as Y increases.
• D)Y increases when X decreases.
• E)Y increases when X increases.

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Definitions:

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