The Faster an Automobile Is Driven (Speed), the Lower the Miles

question 164

Multiple Choice

The faster an automobile is driven (speed) , the lower the miles per gallon (mpg) for that automobile. Given this information, we say that an automobile's speed and mpg have

• A) a direct relationship.
• B) an inverse relationship.
• C) a linear relationship.
• D) a maximum relationship.

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