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One in five has or one in five have?

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Published: 10 Feb 2020

Which is correct?

One in five computers ___ a fatal hard drive crash during its life span.
a. has
b. have


Answer: a.

Explanation:
The subject here is one: One computer has a fatal hard drive crash during its life span.

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