Two measurements are given. Find the absolute difference and then find the relative difference as a percentage. Assume that the first quantity is the compared value and the second quantity is the reference value. Round answers to the nearest tenth if necessary.Last year the total revenue for Clearline phone company was $13.6 million while the revenue for its competitor, the Speakmore was $8.6 million.

A. Absolute difference: $5 million
Relative difference: 36.8%
B. Absolute difference: $5 million
Relative difference: 5.8%
C. Absolute difference: $-5 million
Relative difference: -36.8%
D. Absolute difference: $5 million
Relative difference: 58.1%


Answer: D

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