In human evolution, what is the result of 1+1 ?

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The discussion centers on the interpretation of "1+1" in the context of human evolution and reproduction. It concludes that when considering live births, the average outcome of one couple conceiving is approximately three children, factoring in the likelihood of twins, triplets, and other multiples. Specifically, the odds are 1 in 90 for twins, 1 in 8,100 for triplets, 1 in 729,000 for quadruplets, and 1 in 65,610,000 for quintuplets. Additionally, the conversation touches on the potential negative outcomes of childbirth, such as maternal mortality.

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In human evolution, what is the result of 1+1 ?
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Interesting but very ambiguous.

If by 1 + 1 you mean having child/children conceived and then resulting in live birth(s) then about 98% of the time the answer is 3. However, 1 out of every 90 live births or so are twins, 1 out of 8,100 are triplets, 1 out of 729,000 are quadruplets and 1 out of every 65,610,000 are quintuplets.

And don’t forget about the odds of not producing child, or the mother dieing during childbirth etc etc.
 
another 1?? :smile: :biggrin: :wink:
 
or maby 1+1=-x cause the guy is a murderer.



I know i suck at spelling.
 

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