Measurements Are Made at Two Different Times $\$ 32,000$ Percentage Change: 57

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.
-Two years ago I earned $88,000. Last year I earned $56,000.

A) Absolute change: $\$ 32,000$
Percentage change: 57.1\%

B) Absolute change: $\$ - 32,000$
Percentage change: $- 36.4 \%$

C) Absolute change: $\$ 32,000$
Percentage change: $36.4 \%$

D) Absolute change: $\$ - 32,000$

Percentage change: $- 57.1 \%$