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

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: $- 9.2 \%$