Plug in values: Let a = 4, b = 2, and k = 1. In this case, Quantity A = 24​ = 2 and Quantity B = 35​. With these values, Quantity A is greater.Now, choose new values: Let a = 100, b = 2, and k = 1. In this case, Quantity A = 2100​ = 50 and Quantity B = 3101​. Quantity A is still greater.