Which of the following individuals would most likely be a patrician in the roman empire a. a wealthy senator b. a pore shop owner c. an egyptian merchant d. a slave working in a palace

The right answer is A. a wealthy senator

This answer is correct because the Patricians were descendants of the first families who populated Rome, owned land, and occupied important public offices. Considered Roman citizens, they possessed great wealth and slaves. At the top of the Roman social pyramid, they made up the minority population.  

The other options given in the question do not fit the meaning of the patricians

increase in population

the exclusive possession or control of the supply or trade in a commodity or service.