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WAEC Economics 1988 Question 9

Question 9

Population

Age Distribution Table
0-15: 10,000
16-35: 3,000
36-60: 5,000
61 and above: 2,000
The above table shows the age distribution of a town in Nigeria. What is the dependency ratio of the town?

  1. A.10 : 3
  2. B.2 : 1
  3. C.3 : 2
  4. D.4 : 3
  5. E.5 : 2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (3 : 2)

Explanation

Dependants are 0-15 and 61+: 10,000 + 2,000 = 12,000. Working age is 3,000 + 5,000 = 8,000. 12,000 : 8,000 = 3 : 2.