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Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

As the price of a cinema ticket rose from $5 to $7 to $9, the number of tickets sold each week fell from 800 to 600 to 400. Which statement describes the relationship?

  1. A. Tickets sold decreased as the price increased.Correct
  2. B. Tickets sold increased as the price increased.
  3. C. Tickets sold did not change with price.
  4. D. The price fell as tickets sold increased.

Answer: A. Tickets sold decreased as the price increased.

Price up, sales down.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Tickets sold increased as the price increased.
Sales fell.
C. Tickets sold did not change with price.
Sales changed.
D. The price fell as tickets sold increased.
The price rose.

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