A Biology Class Performs an Experiment Comparing the Quantity of Food

question 47

Multiple Choice

A biology class performs an experiment comparing the quantity of food consumed by a certain kind of moth with the quantity supplied.The model for the experimental data is given by ​​ $y = \frac { 1.573 x - 0.001 } { 6.360 x + 1 } , x > 0$ ​
Where x is the quantity (in milligrams) of food supplied and y is the quantity (in milligrams) of food consumed.
Select the correct graph of this model.
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