Over five different weeks, Maria tracked how much money she spent on dining out and how much money she saved.Amount Spent on Dining Out ($)Amount Saved That Week ($)20150451106095351307580

As Maria spends more on dining out, the amount she saves generally decreases: for example, she saves $150 when spending $20, but $80 when spending $75. The values follow a fairly consistent downward trend, so they show a strong negative relationship. The correct choice is A, “There is a strong negative relationship.”

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