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Explanation:

Identify the given values

Using the Absolute Change and Percentage Change knowledge points

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Calculate the absolute change

Using the Absolute Change knowledge point

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Calculate the relative change

Using the Percentage Change knowledge point

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Answer:

Find the absolute change and the relative change in the following case.

The per person consumption of meat in a certain country decreased from 62.8 pounds in 2000 to 50.1 pounds in 2020.

The absolute change is <blank>-12.7</blank> pounds per person.
(Simplify your answer. Type an integer or a decimal.)

The relative change is <blank>-20.2</blank>%.
(Type an integer or decimal rounded to the nearest tenth as needed.)