Which of the following relationships represents a negative correlation between two variables?
A. As a student’s class attendance decreases, the student’s overall grade remains the same
B. As the number of hours a person exercises decreases, the weight of that person remains unchanged
C. As the number of miles driven increases, the amount of the gasoline in the tank decreases
D. As the amount of water plant receives increases, the growth rate of the plant increase.
Correlation of two variables falls into:
Positive correlation: an increase in one variable causes another variable to increase
Negative correlation: an increase in one variable causes another one to decrease
No correlation: a change in one variable does not cause any response in another variable.
From the given choices
Option a is no correlation
Option b is a no correlation
Option c is a negative correlation
Option d is a positive correlation
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following percentages is equivalent to the fraction below? 7/8
A. 875%
B. 0.875%
C. 8.75%
D. 87.5%
Answer Explanation
We are required to find the percent equivalent of the given fraction.
We multiply 7/8 by 100 to convert it to percent. You convert fraction to percent.
Thus 7/8 is equal to 87.5%.
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Q #2: Lana has $90. She spends 70% of the money. She then invests the remaining amount and earns a profit of 60%. How much money does she now have?
A. $16.20
B. $84.20
C. $43.20
D. $27.00
Answer Explanation
We need to find the amount Lana left after spending and investing another.
Lana spends=70% of $90=70/100 * 90 = $63
Amount left after spending=$(90-63) = $27
Lana is left with $27, which she will invest and earns a profit of 60%.
Profit earned=60% of $27 = 60/100 * 27 = $16.20
Therefore, Lana will have $27 + $16.20 = $43.20
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Q #3: Which of the following is the greatest value?
A. 74÷95
B. 7/8
C. 0.72
D. 74%
Answer Explanation
To solve this problem, we need to have all options in fraction form.
74
95 = 
7/8 = 3/8
0.72 = 72/100
74% = 74/100
Now, find the least common denominator of 95, 8, and 100. The least common denominator is 3800, which we multiply by each fraction as follows:
74/95*3800=2960
7/8*3800=3325
72/100*3800=2736
74/100*3800=2812
We can see that the fraction 7/8 is the greatest among the given options.
