What is the average number of children families must have to maintain a stable population?
A)1)2 children
B)1)8 children
C)2)1 children
D)2)4 children

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The average number of children a couple needs to have to maintain a stable population is called the "replacement level fertility rate." This rate is estimated to be around 2.1 children per woman, as some children may not survive to adulthood or choose not to have children of their own. Therefore, choice C) 2.1 children is the best answer. The other choices, A) 2 children, B) 1.8 children, and D) 2.4 children, are close but not as accurate as 2.1.

What Is the Average Number of Children Families Must Have