In this task, find the most appropriate number to replace the blank (indicated with _ ) and express it in words.

[EX Q]: Rheas are brownish instead of black like the ostrich and have _ toes instead of two.
[EX A]: three

[EX Q]: Men are _ times as likely as women to complete suicide.
[EX A]: three

[EX Q]: Transcription occurs in _ stages, initiation, elongation, and termination.
[EX A]:
three