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

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When two variables have a relationship where when one increases, the other decreases, they are said to have a negative relationship. This is also known as a inverse relationship or a negative correlation. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

If X Increases Whenever Y Decreases,then X and Y Are