Single versus twin five-inch mounts on aircraft carriers

Was the American layout of distributed single five-inch guns better than British twin mounts at a carrier's corners?

The British twins concentrate and control fire more easily, while the American singles disperse the battery and may survive damage better.

The British arrangement of twin mounts at the carrier's corners concentrates fire and simplifies directing a strong battery into the threatened sector. American single five-inch mounts spread around the ship disperse the weapons instead. That distribution can improve survivability because one hit is less likely to remove several guns at once. The design choice therefore balances concentrated, readily controlled fire against redundancy under damage. The better answer depends on the threats and operating method the navy prioritizes.