I think its B A researcher finds a negative correlation between the total number of people driving for pleasure and the sales of electric cars. Which variable is most likely the lurking variable that explains the correlation? population gas prices amount of rainfall water prices

The correct answer is:
gas prices
Explanation:
As the number of people driving for pleasure goes down, the sales of electric cars go up. This is likely due to gas prices. As gas prices go up, fewer people drive for pleasure and more people purchase electric cars. Both are ways to reduce the amount of money spent on gasoline.