Question

the graph shows the relationship between obesity rates and median income in certain states. obesity rates and median income of selected states (chart: income (blue line) and obesity rate (%) (orange line) with x - axis: states (mississippi, alabama, west virginia, tennessee, new mexico, north carolina, nebraska, virginia, colorado, district columbia, connecticut, massachusetts) and y - axes: income (30,000–75,000) and obesity rate (0–40)). which statement best describes what happens to the obesity rate as median income increases?
○ the obesity rate goes up and down.
○ the obesity rate increases.
○ the obesity rate decreases.
○ the obesity rate remains the same.

Explanation:

To determine the relationship, we analyze the trend of the obesity rate (orange line) as median income (blue line) increases. As median income values (on the left y - axis) generally rise from states like Mississippi to Massachusetts, the obesity rate (on the right y - axis) shows a general downward trend. For example, Mississippi has a relatively low median income and a higher obesity rate, while Massachusetts has a higher median income and a lower obesity rate. So as median income increases, the obesity rate decreases.

Answer:

The obesity rate decreases.