What does it mean if a nation has a high dependency rate?
a. the nation has a large number of children, whose families must provide for them.
b. the average age of the population is over 30.
c. the nation's population is shrinking due to a low birth rate.
d. the nation enjoys a high life expectancy and must assist elderly members of society.

The answer is "a. The nation has a large number of children, whose families must provide for them."

A high dependency ratio implies those of working age, and the general economy, confront a more noteworthy weight in supporting the maturing populace. The adolescent reliance proportion incorporates those lone under 15, and the elderly reliance proportion centers around those more than 64.

Dependency ratios are for the most part explored to analyze the level of the aggregate populace, delegated working age, that will bolster whatever remains of the nonworking age populace. This gives a review to financial analysts to track moves in the populace. As the level of nonworking natives rises, the individuals who are working are likely subject to expanded expenses to make up for the bigger dependent population.