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If 21 percent of a country's population is aged 0-14, 63 percent is aged 15-64, and 16 percent is aged 65 and above, what is the total dependent percentage?

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Correct answer: 37 percent

Dependents are generally defined here as children aged 0–14 and elderly people aged 65 and above. The working-age group is 15–64. To find the total dependent percentage, add the shares of the two dependent groups: \(21\%+16\%=37\%\).

The working-age share of 63% is not added because it represents the non-dependent reference group in this question. The three stated shares also total \(21+63+16=100\%\), confirming that the age groups cover the whole population. Therefore, the total dependent percentage is 37 percent, so option A is correct. A value such as 47 percent comes from an incorrect calculation.

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