What is the direction of slope indicated by the following examples? As the price of rice increases, consumers want less of it. The direction of the slope is (Click to select) positive or negative . As the temperature increases, the amount of people who use the town pool also increases. The direction of the slope is (Click to select) positive or negative . As farmers use more fertilizer, their output of tomatoes increases. The direction of the slope is (Click to select) negative or positive .