Who is number 1 in the Forbes 2016 ranking of World’s billionaires? A. Warren Buffet B. Amancio Ortega C. Bill Gates D. Carlos Slim Helu

Who is number 1 in the Forbes 2016 ranking of World’s billionaires? A. Warren Buffet B. Amancio Ortega C. Bill Gates D. Carlos Slim Helu Correct Answer C

The correct answer is Bill Gates.

  • Bill Gates remains the richest person in the world with a net worth of $75 billion in 2016 Forbes.
  • He has been No. 1 one for 3 years in a row and topped the list 17 out of 22 years.
  • Warren Buffet was ranked 3rd.
  • Spanish clothing retailer, Amancio Ortega was ranked 2nd (best known for the Zara fashion chain).
  • Telecom mogul, Carlos Slim Helu was ranked 4th.
  • Jeff Bezos holds no. 5 and Mark Zuckerberg holds no. 6.

Additional Information

  • In 2020, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, worth $179 billion, is number one for the third year in a row, followed by Bill Gates at number two.

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