What does the slope represent? the rate at which the X variable changes as a result of the Y variable the rate at which the Y variable changes as a result of the X variable the rate at which the independent variable changes as a result of changes in the dependent variable the rate at which the dependent variable changes as a result of the fixed cost component

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# Machine
Hours (X)
Maintenance
Costs (Y)
 
Jan
3,000 $440
 
Feb
4,500 $690
 
Mar
8,000 $510
 
Apr
7,000 $600
 
May
6,000 $550
 
Jun
9,000 $980
 
Jul
3,500 $840
 
Aug
5,500 $600


What does the slope represent?
the rate at which the X variable changes as a result of the Y variable
the rate at which the Y variable changes as a result of the X variable
the rate at which the independent variable changes as a result of changes in the dependent variable
the rate at which the dependent variable changes as a result of the fixed cost component
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