The "Net Reproduction Rate" Equals

question 11

Multiple Choice

The "net reproduction rate" equals

• A) (∑x l_xm_x)/R₀.
• B) ∑ λ n_x.
• C) ∑ l_x m_x.
• D) ∑ x l_x m_x.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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