The age dependent population consists of the under 18 and over 64 year old populations. The age dependency ratio is computed by dividing the age dependent population by the 18-64 year old population, and multiplying by 100. In 2010 this ratio is 59.08. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the ratio?

Answer 1

The correct sentence that uses the ratio is:

"The age dependency ratio in 2010 was 59.08%, indicating that the size of the age dependent population, consisting of individuals under 18 and over 64, was 59.08% of the 18-64 year old population."