In 2011, there were 150 participants in a quiz competition. In 2012, there were 185 participants in this quiz competition. Select the true statement about participants in the quiz competition from 2011 to 2012. Percentages are rounded to the nearest tenths place.
a.) The absolute change is 35 students and the relative change indicates an increase of 18.92%.
b.) The absolute change is -35 students and the relative change indicates a decrease of 23.3%.
c.) The absolute change is 35 students and the relative change indicates an increase of 23.3%.
d.) The absolute change is -35 students and the relative change indicates a decrease of 35%.