Gasoline prices occasionally fluctuate during a two-month period of time. prices increased 34 cents per gallon during the month of april and decreased 17 cents per gallon during the month of may. which situation has the greater absolute value? explain.
a. increase of 34 cents; |34|=34, |-17|=17,and 34> 17
b. increase of 34 cents; |34|=34,|-17|=17,and 34> 17
c. decrease of 17 cents; |34|=34,|-17|=17,and 34> 17
d. decrease of 17 cents; |34|=34,|-17|=-17, and 34> -17

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