A curve with a positive but decreasing slope represents a relationship where,every time the variable measured along the horizontal axis increases by one unit,the variable measured along the vertical axis
A) increases by a constant amount.
B) increases by an increasing amount.
C) increases by a decreasing amount.
D) decreases.
E) does not change by much.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A positive but decreasing slope means that as the variable on the horizontal axis increases, the variable on the vertical axis increases by smaller and smaller amounts. This is represented by an increase that is decreasing, or in other words, an increase by a decreasing amount. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer.

A Curve with a Positive but Decreasing Slope Represents a Relationship