The scatter plot represents the weight of a car and its gas mileage. Based on the data presented, which statement is true?

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Responses

The lightest car gets the worst gas mileage.
The lightest car gets the worst gas mileage.

Gas mileage decreases with a decrease in car weight.
Gas mileage decreases with a decrease in car weight.

Gas mileage decreases with an increase in car weight.
Gas mileage decreases with an increase in car weight.

The heaviest car gets the best gas mileage.

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Based on the information you've provided about the scatter plot representing the weight of a car and its gas mileage, the statement that is most likely true is:

Gas mileage decreases with an increase in car weight.

This statement aligns with the general trend that heavier cars often have lower gas mileage.

The other statements are either incorrect or less universally applicable.