The dependency ratio reflects which of the following?
A) The number of children under the age of 18 living in the United States
B) The number of people dependent upon others for activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
C) The number of people under age 15 and over age 64
D) The number of people over age 75

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The dependency ratio reflects the number of people who are considered economically dependent on others, typically those under age 15 and over age 64 who are not working and contributing to the economy. Therefore, choice C is the best answer as it accurately reflects this definition. Choices A and D are incorrect as they only reflect specific age groups and do not capture the entire population that is considered economically dependent. Choice B is also incorrect as it refers to people who are dependent on others for ADLs and IADLs, which is not equivalent to economic dependency.

The Dependency Ratio Reflects Which of the Following