Asked in a 2021 paperFairly easy

Who became world's richest person in 2021?

Correct answer: B. Elon Musk

  • A. Jeff Bezos
  • B. Elon Musk
  • C. Bill Gates
  • D. Bernard Arnault

Explanation

Elon Musk briefly overtook Jeff Bezos as the world’s richest person in January 2021 because Tesla’s rising share price sharply increased his wealth. The ranking was based on fluctuating market values, not fixed income.

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