Dependency ratio is affected by ________.

Percentage of working population

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Percentage of children population

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Percentage of female population

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Percentage of male population

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The correct option is B Percentage of children population
Dependency ratio is the ratio of people of dependent age (below 15 and above 60 years) to people of economically active ages (15-59 years).The percentage of children and the aged affect the dependency ratio because these groups are not producers.

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