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What is dependency ratio?

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A measure of the number of people aged between 15 to 59 years to the total population.
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A measure of the number of people aged between 0 to 14 years to the number of people who are 60 years and above.
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A measure of the number of people aged between 0 to 14 years and 60 years and above to the total population.
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A measure of the number of people who are 60 years and above to the total population.
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The correct option is C A measure of the number of people aged between 0 to 14 years and 60 years and above to the total population.
Dependency ratio is a measure of the number of people aged between 0 to 14 years and 60 years and above to the total population. The age groups 0-14 years and 60 years and above form a part of the dependent group. This group depends on the working population of the country.

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