Measurements Are Made at Two Different Times $33.8 \%$ Percentage Change: 2230

C) Absolute Change: 2230
Percentage Change

question 188

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 population of Placerville grew from 4360 a decade ago to 6590 today.

• A) Absolute change: 2230
• Percentage change: 51.1\%
• B) Absolute change: \(33.8 \%\)
• Percentage change: 2230
• C) Absolute change: 2230
• Percentage change: \(33.8 \%\)
• D) Absolute change: \(- 2230\)
• Percentage change: 51.1\%

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