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

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An upward-sloping curve indicates a positive relationship between the two variables plotted on the graph. If the curve becomes flatter as it moves away from the origin, it means the slope is decreasing, not increasing. This describes a positive relationship with a decreasing slope.

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