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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.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
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A high dependency rate means a large proportion of the population is non-working (dependents) relative to the working-age population — often many children who must be supported by working families.