Math Problem Statement

A is 60% smaller than B, then B is how many % greater than A

Solution

If A is 60% smaller than B, it means that A is 40% of B.

We can express this mathematically as:

A=0.40BA = 0.40B

Now, to find how many percent B is greater than A, we use the formula for percentage increase:

Percentage increase=BAA×100\text{Percentage increase} = \frac{B - A}{A} \times 100

Substituting A=0.40BA = 0.40B into the formula:

Percentage increase=B0.40B0.40B×100\text{Percentage increase} = \frac{B - 0.40B}{0.40B} \times 100

Simplifying:

Percentage increase=0.60B0.40B×100=1.5×100=150%\text{Percentage increase} = \frac{0.60B}{0.40B} \times 100 = 1.5 \times 100 = 150\%

So, B is 150% greater than A.

Would you like more details on this? Here are 5 related questions you might explore:

  1. What if A were 70% smaller than B? What would B be in percentage terms greater than A?
  2. If A is 50% of B, what is the percentage increase of B compared to A?
  3. How do you calculate percentage decrease from one value to another?
  4. How would you represent this scenario with variables and solve algebraically?
  5. Can you explain how percentage increase and percentage decrease relate to each other?

Tip: When calculating percentage increase or decrease, always compare the difference relative to the initial value.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentage Increase
Proportions

Formulas

A = 0.40B
Percentage increase = ((B - A) / A) × 100

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9