Choose the right answer to fill in the blank. In the Medical Profession men ______ women by two to one.
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Choose the right answer to fill in the blank.
In the Medical Profession men ______ women by two to one.
In the Medical Profession men ______ women by two to one.
- outclass
- outnumber
- supersede
- overcome
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - outnumber
'Outnumber' means to be more numerous than; 'men outnumber women by two to one' expresses a ratio of numbers. Outclass, supersede and overcome do not express a numerical comparison.
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