To increase gas mileage,automobile manufacturers make cars small and light.Large cars absorb more of the impact of an accident than small cars but yield lower gas mileage.These facts suggest that a positive relationship exists between safety and gas mileage.

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The statement suggests a negative relationship between safety and gas mileage, as increasing safety (by having larger, heavier cars) leads to lower gas mileage.

To Increase Gas Mileage,automobile Manufacturers Make Cars Small and Light