Question

find the absolute change and the relative change in the following case. the per person consumption of meat in a certain country decreased from 83.1 pounds in 2000 to 54.4 pounds in 2020. the absolute change is \boxed{} pounds per person. (simplify your answer. type an integer or a decimal.)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall absolute change formula

Absolute change = New value - Old value
Here, old value (2000) = 83.1, new value (2020) = 54.4

Step2: Calculate absolute change

$54.4 - 83.1 = -28.7$

Answer:

-28.7