What does it mean if a nation has a high dependency rate?
A The nation has a large number of children, whose families must provide for them.
B. The average age of the population is over 30.
C. The nation's population is shrinking due to a low birth rate.
D. The nation enjoys a high life expectancy and must assist elderly members of society.
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a. The nation has a large number of children, whose families must provide for them.

Explanation:

A high dependency ratio means those of working age, and the overall economy, face a greater burden in supporting the aging population. The youth dependency ratio includes those only under 15, and the elderly dependency ratio focuses on those over 64.

the value of the 4 in the hundreds place is 400 while the value of th e 4 in the tens place is 40

400 is way bigger than 40.