The following question are based on the following diagram illustrating the results of a study of food expenditures and income for a group of families:

-The evidence presented in the graph indicates that
A) all families at a given income level spend the same amount on food.
B) the amount of household income depends on the amount of household food expenditures.
C) an inverse relationship exists between the two variables.
D) for the families included in the study, no relationship exists between food expenditures and income.
E) if income falls an average of $15,000, annual food expenditures will fall an average of $2,500.

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The following question are based on the following diagram illustrating the results of a study of food expenditures and income for a group of families:
 
-The evidence presented in the graph indicates that
A) all families at a given income level spend the same amount on food. 
B) the amount of household income depends on the amount of household food expenditures. 
C) an inverse relationship exists between the two variables. 
D) for the families included in the study, no relationship exists between food expenditures and income. 
E) if income falls an average of $15,000, annual food expenditures will fall an average of $2,500.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph likely shows a trend or pattern indicating that for every $15,000 decrease in income, there is an average decrease of $2,500 in food expenditures, suggesting a proportional relationship.

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