If There Is a Direct Relationship Between Two Variables

question 413

Multiple Choice

If there is a direct relationship between two variables

• A) the graph of the relationship will be upward-sloping.
• B) the graph of the relationship will be downward-sloping.
• C) the slope of the line (or the slope of a tangent line to the curve) will be negative.
• D) Both answers A and C are correct.

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Definitions:

Obligation

A duty or commitment to fulfill an agreement, such as repaying a loan or delivering goods or services as contracted.

Liability

A financial obligation or debt that a company or individual owes to another entity.

Gross Profit

The financial metric calculated by subtracting the cost of goods sold from net sales, representing the profit made before deducting operating expenses.

Cost of Goods Sold

The immediate expenses linked to the creation of products a business sells, comprising both material costs and labor charges.