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# If b > a, then a is what percent of b? (1) a = 4 (2) b = 4a

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If $$b > a$$, then a is what percent of b?

(1) $$a = 4$$

(2) $$b = 4a$$

Source: McGraw-Hill's GMAT (6th)
Difficulty Level: 600

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23 Mar 2019, 10:37
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OA:B
Only a is not sufficient since there's no information about b
But Only b is sufficient to tell a is what percent of b

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23 Mar 2019, 15:39
OA = b
(2): a/b = 1/4 => 25%
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24 Mar 2019, 08:29
If $$b > a$$, then a is what percent of b?

(1) $$a = 4$$

(2) $$b = 4a$$

Source: McGraw-Hill's GMAT

#1
value of b not known insufficient
#2
b=4a
or say a = 25% of b
sufficient
IMO B
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