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Correct answer: C. Bill Gates is one of the wealthiest persons in the world.
- A. Bill Gates is one of the wealthiest person in the world.
- B. Bill Gates is one of the wealthy persons in the world.
- C. Bill Gates is one of the wealthiest persons in the world.
- D. Bill Gates is one of the more wealthy person in the world.
Explanation
Since he is included in among the most wealthy people of the world and since there are many of those, "persons" (plural) and "wealthiest" will be used.
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