A survey by the National Council of Churches showed that in 1986 there were 20,736 female ministers, almost 9 percent of the nation's clergy, twice as much as 1977.
4.A survey by the National Council of Churches showed that in 1986 there were 20,736 female ministers, almost 9 percent of the nation's clergy, twice as much as 1977.
(A)twice as much as 1977
(b) twice as many as 1977
(c) double what it was in 1977
(D)double the figure for 1977
(E)a number double that of 1977's
D is Correct. 大家有没有觉得D中的 the figure 指代不清啊?既可以指代20,736 也可以 指代 9!