The number of people who are too young or too old to work in a society compared to the number of working age people is the

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The dependency ratio is a measure of the proportion of non-working individuals in a population, including those who are too young or too old to work. This ratio is typically calculated as the number of people under 15 or over 65 divided by the number of people aged 15-64 (the working age population). Therefore, A is the correct choice. B and D both refer to different measures and do not encompass the idea of working-age versus non-working age individuals. C is a visual representation of the age structure of a population, but it is not a specific measure. E is not a commonly used term in demography.

The Number of People Who Are Too Young or Too