Question

the graph shows the relationship between obesity rates and median income in certain states. which statement best describes what happens to the obesity rate as median income increases? obesity rates and median income of selected states - income - obesity rate (%) the obesity rate goes up and down the obesity rate increases the obesity rate decreases the obesity rate remains the same

Explanation:

Step1: Observe the graph

As the median - income (blue line) increases from left - to - right on the x - axis, the obesity rate (red line) generally trends downwards. For example, as income increases from lower values in states like Mississippi to higher values in states like Massachusetts, the obesity rate values decrease.

Answer:

The obesity rate decreases.