Use the Following Data to Construct a Scatterplot

question 89

Multiple Choice

Use the following data to construct a scatterplot. What type of relationship is implied? (See the Excel Data File.)

• A) No relationship
• B) A positive relationship
• C) A negative relationship
• D) There is not enough information to answer

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Net Income

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Total Assets

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