The scatterplot shows the weight and miles per gallon of the nation's 40 best-selling cars.
The scatter plot on graph titled 'Vehicle weights and miles per gallon' showing 'vehicle weight' along the x-axis and 'miles per gallon' along the y-axis, is shown with 40 data points showing a negative relationship.
Which statement is most strongly supported by the scatterplot?
Responses
A. In general, heavier vehicles get more miles per gallon.
B. In general, heavier vehicles get less miles per gallon.
C. In general, the miles per gallon for vehicles in the plot is constant.
D. There does not appear to be a relationship between a vehicle's weight and its miles per gallon.