The Dependency Ratio Is

question 32

Multiple Choice

The dependency ratio is

• A) the number of retired people who support each worker.
• B) how many dependents a person has.
• C) the number of workers required to support each person 65 and above and 15 and below.
• D) the proportion of elderly dependent on public assistance.

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