Numerator of Dependency ratio is:-: (A) <10 years age, (B) <15 years age, (C) <19 years age, (D) <15 years and >65 years age
Answer is D. Dependency Ratio (DR) : The Propoion of persons above 65 years of age and children below 15 years of age are considered to be dependent on economically productive age group.( 15 - 64 years) DR = Propoion of persons < 15 years age and > 65 years age / Propoion of persons 15 - 64 years age.