On a graph, an upward-sloping curve that is flatter as you move away from the origin indicates a
A) negative relationship with an increasing slope.
B) positive relationship with an increasing slope.
C) negative relationship with a decreasing slope.
D) positive relationship with a decreasing slope.

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An upward-sloping curve that is flatter as you move away from the origin indicates a positive relationship with a decreasing slope. As the curve moves away from the origin, the relationship between the two variables becomes weaker, resulting in a shallower slope.

On a Graph, an Upward-Sloping Curve That Is Flatter as You