If x increases whenever y decreases, then x and y are
A) related but whether positively or negatively related depends on whether the x variable or the y variable is plotted on the vertical axis.
B) not related.
C) negatively related.
D) positively related.
E) directly related.

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If x increases whenever y decreases, it indicates a negative relationship between x and y. As y decreases, x increases, and as y increases, x decreases. Hence, there is a negative correlation between the two variables. Therefore, the best choice is C, which states that x and y are negatively related.

If X Increases Whenever Y Decreases, Then X and Y