The dependency ratio measures the ratio of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The dependency ratio measures the ratio of:
A. Unemployed to employed population
B. Non-working age population to working-age population
C. Rural to urban population
D. Female to male population
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Dependency ratio = (Population under 15 + Population over 65) / Population aged 15-64.

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