Measurements Are Made at Two Different Times $- 8.1$ In
Percentage Change

question 42

Multiple Choice

Measurements are made at two different times. Find the absolute change and then find the percentage change. Roundanswers to the nearest tenth if necessary.
-The total rainfall in Laketown last year was 8.8 inches. This year it was 0.7 inches.

• A) Absolute change: \(- 8.1\) in.
• Percentage change: \(- 1157.1 \%\)
• B) Absolute change: \(- 8.1\) in.
• Percentage change: \(- 92 \%\)
• C) Absolute change: \(8.1\) in.
• Percentage change: \(1157.1 \%\)
• D) Absolute change: \(- 8.1\) in.
• Percentage change: \(- 9.2 \%\)

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