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The problem statement translates to

A=kB^2/C^3, where k is a constant of proportionality

Call the initial value of C, C1. C2 is C1 increased by 300%,or 3 times, to equal 4C1.

Let B2= the required new B to make the A's equal

So, A=B1^2/C1^3= B2^2/C2^3=

B2^2/(4C1^3)= B2^2/64C1^3

therefore

B1^2/C1^3=B2^2/64C1^3

B2^2= 64C1^3*B1^2/C1^3

= 64B1^2

therefore

B2=8B1

For B2 to equal 8B1, B2= B1 + 7B1.

Therefore, B1 must be increased by 7 times, or 700%

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A=k B^2/C^3
Where k is a constant
If C increases by 300%, therefore, the new value of C is equal given by
C(1+300/100)=4C
Let the increase in the value of B be X%
Therefore, new value of B is given by:
B(1+X/100)
Let (1+X/100)=Y
Therefore,
A=k B^2/C^3 =k (Y^2 B^2)/〖(4C)〗^3
1=Y^2/64
Y^2=64
Y=8

(1+X/100)=8
Therefore,
100+X=800
X=700%.
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Hi, can someone please provide the solution to this question? on every reply, this statement is appearing "This reply is hidden until the winner is announced." I think the winner would have gotten the price by now.

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Hi, can someone please provide the solution to this question? on every reply, this statement is appearing "This reply is hidden until the winner is announced." I think the winner would have gotten the price by now.

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EASIEST Solution in under 1 min

First form the eqn: A=B^2/C^3
Let B = C = 1
A= 1 (as of now)
C is increased by 300% i.e. 4x, so C is 1x4 = 4
A= 1/64
so now just think what when squared is 64? 8! Thus, we need to increase B (1) from 1 to 8 which is 8x i.e. 700%. D

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