Problem: Wwo sentences:
The value of the deal has increased since BP first announced it in February .
The value of BP 's investment has risen since the deal was announced in February .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The United States and Russia have spent billions since the 1960s on a handful of space craft designed to land on Mars .
The United States and Russia spent billions on a dozen or so robotic craft meant to land on Mars and radio back their findings .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Mr Li , deputy chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings , is the son of Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing .
Li is the deputy chairman of Cheung Kong ( Holdings ) Ltd . < 0001.HK > .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
From July 1 , 2002 , to June 30 , 2003 , the organization said it spent $ 114.3 million but took in only $ 39.5 million .
Between July 1 , 2002 and June 30 , 2003 , the Red Cross spent $ 114 million on disaster relief , while taking in only $ 39.5 million .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes