Which of the following pairs is the most likely to exhibit a direct relationship?

a. The price of gasoline and the amount of gasoline that people purchase.
b. Cholesterol levels and the likelihood of developing heart disease.
c. Outdoor temperature and heating oil sales.
d. Annual income and weekly pawn shop visits.

b

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What will be an ideal response?

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One way the "lemons problem" in the used-car market can be mitigated is by

a. raising the price of used cars. b. hiring auto experts to sell used cars. c. requiring sellers to guarantee trouble-free cars. d. allowing owners to trade in their own cars when they purchase a used car.

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