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 the college there are 1400 male students and 1050 female students.
A)Absolute difference: -350
B)Absolute difference: 350 Relative difference: -25% Relative difference: 33.3%
C)Absolute difference: 350
D)Absolute difference: 350 Relative difference: 25% Relative difference: 3.3%

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The absolute difference between the number of male and female students is 1400 - 1050 = 350. The relative difference, taking the female students as the reference value, is (350 / 1050) * 100 = 33.3%.

Two Measurements Are Given