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the graph shows the relationship between obesity rates and median income in certain states. obesity rates and median income of selected states 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 graph: the blue line (median income) generally increases from Mississippi (lower income) to Massachusetts (higher income), while the red line (obesity rate) generally decreases as income increases. So as median income rises, obesity rate falls.

Answer:

The obesity rate decreases. (Corresponding to the option: "The obesity rate decreases.")