The Following Is the Slope of Line Representing Annual Sale

question 3

Multiple Choice

The following is the slope of line representing annual sale y in term of time x in year.Use the slope to interpret any change in annual sales for a one-year increase in time. ​
The line has a slope of m = -20.
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• A)Sales increasing 20 units/yr
• B)Sales decreasing 20 units/yr
• C)No change in sales
• D)None of the above

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