The manager of Platt's Manufacturing is analyzing whether there is a cause-and-effect relationship between machine hours and utility costs. The machines account for 35% of overall utility costs. Based on discussion with the production supervisor and examination of the data, the manager shows that as machine hours increase, utility costs also increase to a certain extent, because machines rely on power and water usage. However, utility costs are also dependent on the weather; for example, in colder weather, heating costs increase. Which of the following best describes the likelihood of a relationship between machine hours and utility costs? A. Moderately likely B. Strong C. Unlikely D. Nil