With respect to differences in the number of births
A) female births exceed male births
B) male births exceed female births
C) male and female births are almost equal
D) the ratio of female to male births varies substantially by year
E) the ratio of female to male births appears to change every decade

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Globally, male births slightly exceed female births. The typical sex ratio at birth is approximately 105 male births for every 100 female births, although this can vary slightly by geographic location and other factors.

With Respect to Differences in the Number of Births