On a line chart,the income of a consumer is measured along the horizontal axis,and his consumption is measured along the vertical axis.The slope of the line is equal to ________.
A) change in consumption plus change in income
B) change in consumption minus change in income
C) change in consumption multiplied by change in income
D) change in consumption divided by change in income

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The slope of a line chart represents the rate of change between the two variables being measured. In this case, it represents the rate of change in consumption with respect to income. Therefore, the slope is calculated by dividing the change in consumption by the change in income, making the correct choice D).

On a Line Chart,the Income of a Consumer Is Measured