If an inverse relationship exists between x and y,then a(n):
A)increase in x will not affect y
B)decrease in x will cause y to decrease
C)increase in y will cause x to increase
D)increase in x will cause y to decrease
E)an increase in y will not affect x

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An inverse relationship between x and y means that as x increases, y will decrease and vice versa. Therefore, an increase in x will cause y to decrease (choice D) and a decrease in x will cause y to increase. Choices A and E are incorrect as both x and y will affect each other in an inverse relationship. Choice B is also incorrect as a decrease in x will cause y to increase. Choice C is incorrect as an increase in y will actually cause x to decrease in an inverse relationship.

If an Inverse Relationship Exists Between X and Y,then A(n)