Which is true regarding the dependency ratio?
A) The lower the number, the fewer the workers.
B) The higher the number, the more the workers.
C) The lower the number, the more the workers.
D) The higher the number, the fewer the workers.

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The dependency ratio measures the proportion of dependents (young and old) to the working-age population. A lower ratio indicates more workers relative to dependents.

Which Is True Regarding the Dependency Ratio