Thread: x times as many... as

Hi there! I was wondering if you could help me with this structure. I have found an example so that it is clearer to you:

Almost four times as many males as females ages 15 to 19 have been affected this year.

I just wanted to confirm the following: who were more affected? men or women? I think men is the answer: is that right?

Thanks in advance!

Hi Guadalupe!

You are correct.

"four times as many" signífica multiplicar por cuatro, por eso hay cuatro hombres afectado por cada mujer afectada.

Originally Posted by vicente

Hi Guadalupe!

You are correct.

"four times as many" signífica multiplicar por cuatro, por eso hay cuatro hombres afectado por cada mujer afectada.

Thanks, Vicente!! Great