Population Composition Practice Test

A 100-word excerpt provides age shares for Country F: 0–14 is 18%, 15–64 is 67%, and 65+ is 15%. The author notes that as the elderly share rises, governments often face fiscal pressure from pensions and healthcare. Based on the data, which dependency ratio component is most likely to be increasing relative to youth dependency?

In a 110-word secondary-source excerpt on dependency ratios, a report states that Country B has 32% of its population ages 0–14, 6% ages 65+, and the remainder ages 15–64. The author argues that the key issue is the burden placed on the working-age population for schooling and childcare. Based on these figures, which statement best characterizes Country B’s dependency situation?