Which of these pairs of variables would you expect to be represented by a scatterplot with a negative correlation?

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the weight of a package and the cost to mail the package

the weight of a package and the cost to mail the package

the amount of gas in the tank of a car and the number of miles driven

the amount of gas in the tank of a car and the number of miles driven

the cost of a car and the number of tires it has

the cost of a car and the number of tires it has

the cost a telephone call and the length of the call

the cost a telephone call and the length of the call

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A scatterplot with a negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other variable tends to decrease.

Among the pairs you've provided, the most likely to demonstrate a negative correlation is:

The amount of gas in the tank of a car and the number of miles driven.

Typically, as you drive more miles, the amount of gas in the tank decreases, resulting in a negative correlation.

The other options would likely show positive correlations or no correlation.