GRE Mini Exams, Full Quant Section #2

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second sentence there is clear cut sign of larger than, just how we use it in when we say, y is 100% greater

"How many times larger..." clarification

I am not sure if the ETS official guide has settled this issue, but I’ve seen GregMat going either way on the following comparison: Does the expression “B is four time larger than A” mean B is four times as large as A, or does it mean B is five times(4+1) as large as A? I believe the GregMat flashcards assert the latter, but I recall certain answers to GregMat practice questions that actually implied the former interpretation. What’s the final word?

Here is a contrasting explanation, which is very confusing….