Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 4

Practice objective / multiple choice question 4 from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 4 WAEC_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • GEOGRAPHY • objective

In a community the age distribution is as follows: 0‑14 years = 4,500 persons, 15‑64 years = 12,000 persons, 65 years and over = 1,500 persons. Calculate (a) the total dependency ratio (young + old dependents per 100 working‑age persons) and (b) the old‑age dependency ratio (old dependents per 100 working‑age persons). Express your answers as percentages to one decimal place.

Answer Options

A. Total dependency ratio = 55.0%, old‑age dependency ratio = 15.0%
B. Total dependency ratio = 45.0%, old‑age dependency ratio = 10.0%
C. Total dependency ratio = 60.0%, old‑age dependency ratio = 20.0%
Correct Answer D. Total dependency ratio = 50.0%, old‑age dependency ratio = 12.5%
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Total dependency ratio = 50.0%, old‑age dependency ratio = 12.5%

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This is Waec Model Questions Vol1 2017 Geography Question 4. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Waec Model Questions Vol1 Geography examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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