Replacement level,the number of births needed to keep a population at a stable level without immigration,requires a total fertility of
A)10.
B)2.1.
C)3.5.
D)5.0.

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Replacement level fertility is the total fertility rate at which a population replaces itself from one generation to the next without migration. This is estimated to be 2.1 children per woman in most developed countries, where infant and child mortality rates are low. Therefore, the correct answer is B, i.e., 2.1.

Replacement Level,the Number of Births Needed to Keep a Population