The Relationship Between Interest Rates as a Percent (X) and Housing

question 50

Multiple Choice

The relationship between interest rates as a percent (X) and housing starts (Y) is given by the linear equation Y' = 4094 - 269X. What happens to housing starts as interest rates fall?

• A) Housing starts remain the same.
• B) Housing starts rise.
• C) Housing starts fall.
• D) Unable to determine from the information given.

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