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If the child population is small and the elderly population is increasing, which future change is possible?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: School demand may fall while elderly health demand rises

Age structure helps governments estimate which services will be needed. A small child population means that, after an appropriate time lag, fewer children may enter schools, so demand for classrooms and teachers can decline. At the same time, a growing elderly population may require more medical treatment, pensions, assistance, and long-term care. These changes do not occur at exactly the same speed, because age groups move through life over time.

Option A is correct because it links the two stated demographic trends with their likely service effects. Falling school demand is not guaranteed immediately, since migration or local population changes may alter it, but it is a reasonable future possibility. Elderly health and care needs commonly become more important as the elderly share rises. B and C are unrealistic extremes, and D ignores the practical consequences of age composition. Therefore A is the most appropriate choice.

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