What is the estimated total number of humans that have ever lived?

Subject: What is the estimated total number of humans that have ever lived?

Date: Sun Aug 9 21:58:05 1998
Posted by Lyle P. Blosser
Grade level: other
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City: Louisville State/Province: Ohio
Country: US
Area of science: Evolution
ID: 902717885.Ev

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I would also like to know how an estimate such as this is developed.  
Is there a mathematical equation that can be used?  What area of 
science does this type of question pertain to?

Re: What is the estimated total number of humans that have ever lived?

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