In a life table, the column denoted by 'l_x' represents: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a life table, the column denoted by 'l_x' represents:
A. Probability of dying between age x and x+1
B. Expectation of life at age x
C. Number of persons dying between age x and x+1
D. Number of survivors at exact age x
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
l_x indicates the number of individuals from the original cohort (radix) who survive to exact age x.

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