Two Measurements Are Given

question 39

Multiple Choice

Two measurements are given. Find the absolute difference and then find the relative difference as a percentage. Assumethat the first quantity is the compared value and the second quantity is the reference value. Round answers to the nearesttenth if necessary.
-In the college there are 1400 male students and 1050 female students.

• A)Absolute difference: -350
• B)Absolute difference: 350 Relative difference: -25% Relative difference: 33.3%
• C)Absolute difference: 350
• D)Absolute difference: 350 Relative difference: 25% Relative difference: 3.3%

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