jmc

Let the two digits be $a$ and $b$. The correct score was $10a+b$. Clara misinterpreted it as $10b+a$. The difference between the two is $|9a-9b|$ which factors into $|9(a-b)|$. Therefore, since the difference is a multiple of 9, the only answer choice that is a multiple of 9 is $\boxed{45}$.