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victorycountry  +  130508 Thu, 25 Aug 05 07:50 AM

Hi

I am just wondering about the meaning of "six fold" in "Working overtime increases the chance of being injured six-fold".

Does it mean "60%"?

Thanks in advance.
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Mister Micawber  +  130509 Thu, 25 Aug 05 07:52 AM

No-- 600%.  Six times.
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