Exhibit 1-4
-Which of the following must be true of line D in Exhibit 1-4?
A)A decrease in P is associated with a decrease in Q.
B)An increase in P is associated with an increase in Q.
C)There is no relation between P and Q.
D)There is an inverse relationship between P and Q.
E)There is a direct relationship between P and Q.

Question

Exhibit 1-4 
-Which of the following must be true of line D in Exhibit 1-4?
A)A decrease in P is associated with a decrease in Q. 
B)An increase in P is associated with an increase in Q. 
C)There is no relation between P and Q. 
D)There is an inverse relationship between P and Q. 
E)There is a direct relationship between P and Q.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Line D has a negative slope, indicating an inverse relationship between P and Q. As P increases, Q decreases, and as P decreases, Q increases.

Exhibit 1-4 -Which of the Following Must Be True of Line D