The _____ is often calculated by comparing the number of people over age 65 with the number between ages 18 and 64.
A)fecundity ratio
B)golden ratio
C)dependency ratio
D)financial ratio

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The dependency ratio is often calculated by comparing the number of people over age 65 (who are typically retired and dependent on government assistance or their families) with the number between ages 18 and 64 (who are typically working and contributing to the economy). This ratio can have significant implications for government programs and social security systems. The other answer choices are not relevant to this calculation.

The _____ Is Often Calculated by Comparing the Number of People