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Half as many, much, etc. again

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Quantitative IncreasePlay
Use when you mean something has increased by 50%. SlideLast year we sold 200 units, but this year we sold half as many again.
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Proportion MisunderstandingPlay
Remember, it's not doubling the amount - it’s adding 50% more. SlideInstead of 2 liters, he bought half as much again, so he got 3 liters.
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Not MultiplicativePlay
It's additive; you're putting 50% more on top of the original, not multiplying by 1.5. SlideThey didn't double the recipe; they just used half as much again of each ingredient.