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If a country's working-age population is 66 percent and dependent population is 34 percent, approximately what is the total dependency ratio?

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Correct answer: About 52

The total dependency ratio compares the dependent population with the working-age population, not with the whole population. Dependents generally include children and older people, while the working-age group is the base used for comparison. Therefore, the given 34 percent dependent population must be compared with 66 percent working-age population.

Use the formula \(\frac{\text{dependent population}}{\text{working-age population}}\times100\). Thus, \(\frac{34}{66}\times100\approx51.5\), which rounds to about 52. This means that there are approximately 52 dependents for every 100 working-age people. Option C is correct; 34 is only the dependent share, not the ratio.

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Dependency RatioWorking Age ShareDependent SharePercentage CalculationAge StructurePopulation CompositionGeographyClass 12 Mcq

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