"How many times larger..." clarification

[harrychen]

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?

[ganesh]

@harrychen

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 think it’s the second one. It’s like % greater vs % of.

@harrychen

but I recall certain answers to GregMat practice questions that actually implied the former interpretation. What’s the final word?

We should probably adjust those questions, if you can find them, that would be great!

[harrychen]

Thanks Ganesh! I will let you know if I encounter those questions again.