Question

choose the statement that best describes the relationship between weight and the amount of food consumed per day. there is no relationship between weight and the amount of food consumed per day. on average, as weight increases, the amount of food consumed per day decreases. on average, as weight increases, the amount of food consumed per day increases.

Explanation:

By observing the scatter - plot, as the weight (x - axis) increases from 10 pounds to 90 pounds, the amount of food consumed per day (y - axis) generally moves from 1 to 4. This indicates an upward trend. So, on average, as weight increases, the amount of food consumed per day increases.

Answer:

On average, as weight increases, the amount of food consumed per day increases.