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Are the following all OK and do they mean the same thing?
1-1. I want to know the quantity of the bicycle(s) you need.
1-2. I want to know the amount of the bicycle(s) you need.
1-3. I want to know the number of the bicycle(s) you need.
2-1. I want to know the quantity of the sugar you need.
2-2. I want to know the amount of the sugar you need.
Thank you.
Technically, yes, and I agree with you, but I was merely stating that many BE speakers use amount + plural, even government ministers, so it's worth noticing that some do say it and it will be heard in BE. This raises an issue for teachers as to whether they should mark it right or wrong.