Two Measurements Are Given

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 a certain country, the life expectancy for men is 70.2 years while the life expectancy for women is 76.6 years.

A) Absolute difference: -6.4 years
B) Absolute difference: -6.4 years Relative difference: -8.4% Relative difference: -0.8%
C) Absolute difference: 6.4 years
D) Absolute difference: -6.4 years Relative difference: 9.1% Relative difference: -9.1%