The Relationship Between Interest Rates as a Percent (X) and Housing

Multiple Choice

The relationship between interest rates as a percent (X) and housing starts (Y) is given by the linear equation Y' = 4094 - 269X. What happens to housing starts as interest rates fall?

A) Housing starts remain the same.
B) Housing starts rise.
C) Housing starts fall.
D) Unable to determine from the information given.